Use of Computed Tomography Scan to Rule Out Phantom Thrombus in the Left Atrial Appendage

Use of Computed Tomography Scan to Rule Out Phantom Thrombus in the Left Atrial Appendage

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Objective: The aim of study was to evaluate the utility of CT scan with delayed acquisition protocol to exclude LAA thrombus. The occurrence of left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus is a frequent complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) and increases the thromboembolic risk. Transesophageal echocardi...

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Main Authors: Luis Arabia, Sergio Lucino, José Tibaldi, Diego Li Gambi, Romina García, Maria Eugenia Pérez, Franco Bottello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Linceu Editorial 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Subjects:
atrial fibrillation
thrombus
left atrial appendage
computed tomography
Online Access:https://jca.org.br/jca/article/view/3392/3402

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