… major sources of cardiac thrombus formation responsible for … the highest LA signal intensity
by starting a multiphase … was found to be an independent predictor of stroke (OR 10.1, …

… : This study aimed to evaluate predictive role of left atrial (LA) … did not differ in terms of platelet
count and mean platelet vol- … left atrium can contribute to formation of SEC and thrombus by …

… mitral stenosis (23) and lower than expected rates in those with AF and mitral regurgitation
(… Spontaneous echo contrast (SEC), an indicator of stasis, is an independent predictor for …

… LSPV = left superior pulmonary vein; MV = edge of mitral valve annulus and leaflet; PA = …
or an associated low-flow state including severe left ventricular dysfunction and regions of …

… due to left atrial/left atrial appendage thrombus/sludge; … an independent predictor of LA
thrombus for embolic events in … We did not grade SEC as mild or severe. TEEs were performed by …

… with rheumatic mitral valve disease irrespective of … left atrial appendage clot and a level
more than 4 µg/ml has 100% specificity and positive predictive value for the presence of LAA clot…

… Severe mitral regurgitation (MR) was more common in the … had good predictive value with
regard to left atrial (LA) and left atrial … Effect of mitral regurgitation on left ventricular thrombus …

… thrombus after myocardial infarction, thrombus at left atrial … predicting the risk for embolic
complications-is challenging. … Note the thickened mitral valve on 4-chamber view in contrast-…

… However, the incremental predictive value of LA flow … include the superior left pulmonary
vein, the mitral valve, and the … ruling out left atrial appendage thrombus prior to atrial fibrillation …

… Mean platelet volume, which reflects the platelet production and function, is associated with
MR severity and thromboembolism … , increased left atrial dimensions and left ventricular end …