Risk of left atrial appendage thrombus and stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation and mitral regurgitation
Conclusions
Among patients with NVAF, the presence or severity of MR was not associated with a decreased risk of LAAT or stroke.
Source: Heart - Category: Cardiology Authors: Melduni, R., Nkomo, V. T., Wysokinski, W., Gersh, B. J., Deshmukh, A., Padang, R., Greene, E. L., Oh, J. K., Lee, H.-C. Tags: Arrhythmias and sudden death Source Type: research
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