The Risk of Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus in Patients With Atrial Flutter Versus Atrial Fibrillation
Objective: Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at increased risk of thromboembolic events originating mainly from left atrial appendage thrombus (LAAT). Patients with atrial flutter (AFL) are treated with anticoagulation based on the same criteria as patients with AF. However, whether patient...
Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2024-01-01
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Series: | Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/11795468231221404 |