Biomarkers for Predicting Left Atrial or Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus in Anticoagulated Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation.

Conclusion: In anticoagulation patients with NVAF, elevated NT-proBNP and RDW are related to LA/LAA thrombus. Therefore, these might be considered as useful prognostic markers in the management and treatment of NVAF patients.
PMID: 32655946 [PubMed]

Source: Cardiology Research and Practice - July 14, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhou X, Wang Z, Dou S, Chen K, Liu E, Liu T, Li G, Che J Tags: Cardiol Res Pract Source Type: research