Prevalence of left atrial appendage thrombus in patients with acute ischaemic stroke and sinus rhythm: a cross-sectional study.

Huan Thanh NguyenHai Van Be NguyenHuy Quang NguyenHung Quoc Le

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

In patients with AIS and sinus rhythm on 12-lead ECG, our study revealed that the prevalence of LAA thrombus was 6.7% with the most prevalent aetiology being paroxysmal AF. The presence of SEC can be a predictor of LAA thrombus in these patients.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
left atrial appendage
risk factors
end stage renal disease
heart rate
catheter ablation
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
heart rate variability
blood pressure
patient reported outcomes
patient reported