Usefulness of Left Atrial Appendage Volume as a Predictor of Embolic Stroke in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

In conclusion, larger LAA volume is associated with stroke in the setting of AF, and this measure can potentially improve risk stratification for stroke risk management in AF patients.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - July 8, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lance D. Burrell, Benjamin D. Horne, Jeffrey L. Anderson, J. Brent Muhlestein, Brian K. Whisenant Tags: Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances Source Type: research