Difference in the prevalence of intracardiac thrombus on the first presentation of atrial fibrillation versus flutter in the pediatric and congenital heart disease population

ConclusionsThe risk for intracardiac thrombus is high in the pediatric and CHD population, with no apparent distinguishing factors to warrant a change in the recommendations for TEE, with all levels of cardiac complexity being at risk for clot.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - November 5, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Omar Meziab, Luciana Marcondes, Kevin G. Friedman, Edward T. O'Leary, Michelle Gurvitz, Christina J. VanderPluym, Edward P. Walsh, John K. Triedman, Douglas Y. Mah Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research