Cardiac thromboembolism attributed to atrial fibrillation (AF) is responsible for up to one-
third of ischemic strokes. Stroke may be the first manifestation of previously undetected AF …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke are important major health problems that share common risk
factors and frequently coexist. Left atrial (LA) remodeling is an important underlying …

The last decade has witnessed remarkable advances in pharmacological and
nonpharmacological strategies for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation …

Left atrial imaging and detailed knowledge of its pathophysiology, especially in the context
of heart failure, have become an increasingly important clinical and research focus. This …

During Atrial Fibrillation (AF) more than 90% of the left atrial thrombi responsible for
thromboembolic events originate in the left atrial appendage (LAA), a complex small sac …

Cardioaortic embolism to the brain accounts for approximately 15–30% of ischaemic strokes
and is often referred to as 'cardioembolic stroke'. One-quarter of patients have more than …

Machine learning applications in cardiology have rapidly evolved in the past decade. With
the availability of machine learning tools coupled with vast data sources, the management of …

Background and purpose The current left atrial appendage (LAA) classification system
(cLAA-CS) categorizes it into 4 morphologies: chicken wing (CW), windsock, cactus, and …

Transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure is an alternative to long-term
anticoagulation therapy in selected patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who have an …

This expert opinion paper on atrial fibrillation detection after ischemic stroke includes a
statement of the “Heart and Brain” consortium of the German Cardiac Society and the …