Thromboembolism In The Absence Of Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with thrombus formation in the left atrial appendage (LAA) and systemic embolic events including ischemic stroke. Cardiogenic thromboembolism can also occur in the absence of clinical AF as a result of various pathological conditions affecting the endocardium. The inconsistent temporal relation between AF and ischemic events has stimulated exploration for factors other than clinical AF that contribute to thromboembolism. These include sub-clinical AF, a thrombogenic atrial cardiomyopathy, LAA dysfunction and embolism from other sources.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research