Left atrial appendage angiography for stroke risk prediction in patients with atrial fibrillation

Conclusions: Impaired mechanical function of the LAA, indicated by a low LAAEF and CR, is associated with a history of stroke in patients with AF. Assessment of CR using LAA angiography helps improve the stratification scheme for stroke risk prediction.PMID:37594402 | DOI:10.4244/EIJ-D-23-00325

Source: EuroIntervention - August 18, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lisheng Jiang Ziyong Hao Xiaoyi Xie Ke Xu Lan Shen Xin Pan Cheng Wang Lan Ma Linghong Shen Yiting Fan Ben He Source Type: research