| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9970732 | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation and LA thrombi, dense spontaneous echocontrast, or reduced LA appendage peak emptying velocities have an explicitly increased risk of cerebral embolism (17%) despite oral anticoagulation. Previous thromboembolic event is another important predictor for an event.
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Authors
Peter MD, Harald MD, Christoph MD, Berndt (FACC, FESC, FAHA), Heyder MD, PhD,