Global peak left atrial longitudinal strain assessed by transthoracic echocardiography is a good predictor of left atrial appendage thrombus in patients in sinus rhythm with heart failure and very low ejection fraction – an observational study

Global peak left atrial longitudinal strain assessed by transthoracic echocardiography is a good predictor of left atrial appendage thrombus in patients in sinus rhythm with heart failure and very low ejection fraction – an observational study

Abstract Background Peak left atrial longitudinal strain (PALS) can help identify left atrial appendage thrombus (LAAT) in patients with atrial fibrillation. Nevertheless, few studies have been performed in patients in sinus rhythm without established indications for anticoagulation but with increas...

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Main Authors: Jacek Kurzawski, Agnieszka Janion-Sadowska, Lukasz Zandecki, Lukasz Piatek, Dorota Koziel, Marcin Sadowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Subjects:
Peak left atrial longitudinal strain
Left atrial appendage thrombus
Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Sinus rhythm
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12947-020-00188-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12947-020-00188-0

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