Although several flow patterns in the left atrial appendage have been described, mechanical
determinants of its function have not been elucidated in human beings. We attempted to …

We investigated temporary changes in left atrial appendage (LAA) flow velocity patterns in
patients undergoing electrical cardioversion for chronic isolated atrial fibrillation, and …

Objectives. The purpose of this prospective study was to assess left atrial chamber and
appendage function after internal atrial defibrillation of atrial fibrillation and to evaluate the …

Accurate echocardiographic parameters for predicting the success of cardioversion or
maintenance of sinus rhythm are poorly defined. This prospective transthoracic and …

To examine changes in left atrial appendage flow velocity patterns in relation to left atrial
pressures during sinus rhythm, transesophageal echocardiography and cardiac …

In 39 patients undergoing electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation (AF), we examined the
effect of total electrical energy used for cardioversion on postcardioversion peak left atrial …

Objectives. The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of altered loading conditions
on left atrial appendage flow velocities. Background. Although studies have suggested that …

The function of the left atrial appendage (LAA) reflected by the Doppler flow velocity at the
outlet of the left atrial appendage has been reported to be correlated with spontaneous echo …

We evaluated left atrial appendage function and its relationship to pulmonary venous flow in
53 patients divided into four groups. Group 1 consisted of 10 normal subjects. Group 2 …

Background A high incidence of embolic phenomena is associated with atrial fibrillation (AF)
and the left atrial appendage (LAA) is frequently the source of the emboli. Thrombus …