Left atrial appendage (LAA), a blind pouch, accounts for more than 90% of the source of
cardiac thrombus formation. Contrast retention (CR) in the LAA has been frequently …

The clinical importance of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is increasingly recognized. The
assessment of the unique anatomy and function of the LAA is especially important in the …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac dysrhythmia, predominating in
the elderly, with stroke as a potentially devastating complication. Prevention of the …

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

Heparin has long been a contested therapy in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). In current
practice, heparin is considered on a case-by-case basis, but there is no consensus as to the …

Background—Left atrial appendage (LAA) ligation with the Lariat device is being used for
stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. Residual leaks into the LAA are commonly reported …

Echocardiographic detection of residual peri-device leakage (PDL) after percutaneous left
atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is crucial for managing anticoagulation. Galectin-3, a …

Background We aimed to investigate the role of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels and
left ventricular (LV) filling pressures in thromboembolic risk in patients with non-valvular …

Echocardiography provides a valuable tool for the evaluation and assessment of atrial
function in patients with atrial fibrilation (AF). Atrial morphology after restoration of sinus …

Anticoagulants such as warfarin are recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) to
decrease stroke risk associated with thrombus formation in the left atrium (LA). In a subgroup …