Correct Closure of the Left Atrial Appendage Reduces Stagnant Blood Flow and the Risk of Thrombus Formation: A Proof-of-Concept Experimental Study Using 4D Flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Min Jae ChaDon-Gwan AnMinsoo KangHyue Mee KimSang-Wook KimIksung ChoJoonhwa HongHye Won ChoiJee-Hyun ChoSeung Yong ShinSimon SongPublished in: Korean journal of radiology (2023)
These findings suggest that a correctly occluded LAA leads to the greatest reduction in LA flow stasis and thrombogenicity, presenting a tentative procedural goal to maximize clinical benefits in patients with AF.