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 Cha Don-Gwan An Minsoo Kang Hyue Mee Kim Sang-Wook Kim Iksung Cho Joonhwa Hong Hye Won Choi Jee-Hyun Cho Seung Yong Shin Simon Song

Published 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.

Keyphrases

blood flow
left atrial appendage
atrial fibrillation
magnetic resonance imaging
catheter ablation
case report
contrast enhanced