Predictors of left atrial appendage thrombus in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing cardioversion.

Journal: Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing
PMID: 38995603

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter represent the most prevalent clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias. While the CHA2DS2-VASc score is commonly used to inform anticoagulation therapy decisions for patients with these conditions, its predictive power is limited. Therefore, we sought to improve risk prediction for left atrial appendage thrombus (LAAT), a known risk factor for stroke in these patients.

Authors

  • Mohammed Ruzieh
    Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 1600 SW Archer road, PO Box100288, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA. moh.ruzieh@gmail.com.
  • Chen Bai
    Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, The 278th Baoguang Avenue, Xindu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, People's Republic of China.
  • Emily Meisel
    College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
  • Ethan F Kramer
    College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
  • Reece R Frechette
    College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
  • Ali T Nassereddin
    Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
  • Madeline Smoot
    Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
  • Emily S Edwards
    Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
  • Varsha Kurup
    Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
  • Gerald V Naccarelli
    Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, Penn State University, Hershey, PA, USA.
  • Dhaval Naik
    Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 1600 SW Archer road, PO Box100288, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA.
  • Stephen E Kimmel
    Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health and Health Professions & College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
  • Mamoun T Mardini
    University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

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