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Rapid Formation of Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus After Unsuccessful Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation
Author(s) -
Kamalesh Masoor,
Subbiah Sathya,
Sharan Leena,
Tawam Mouaz,
Sawada Stephen
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
echocardiography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1540-8175
pISSN - 0742-2822
DOI - 10.1046/j.1540-8175.2001.00157.x
Subject(s) - cardioversion , atrial fibrillation , thrombus , cardiology , medicine , appendage , atrial appendage , anesthesia , sinus rhythm , anatomy
The acute effect of failed attempts of cardioversion on left atrial (LA) and left atrial appendage (LAA) functions are generally considered benign and no adverse effects have been reported. We report on a subject who had rapid formation of a fresh, mobile thrombus in the LAA despite unsuccessful cardioversion and therapeutic anticoagulation.