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Disappearing left atrial appendage clot—the need for a more meticulous search

Publication Type : Journal Article

Thematic Areas : Medical Sciences

Publisher : Springer

Source : Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Springer, 2021;37(4):467-468. doi:10.1007/s12055-021-01154-9

Url : https://doi.org/10.1007/s12055-021-01154-9

Keywords : embolism, Left atrial clot, Stroke

Campus : Kochi

School : School of Medicine

Department : C. V. T. S.

Year : 2021

Abstract : Left atrial clots are occasionally seen in patients with long-standing atrial fibrillation who come for valve surgery. Once identified on echocardiogram, intraoperative identification and retrieval of the clot are essential in order to prevent the possibly devastating complication of embolism and stroke.

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Praveen Varma, Kirun Gopal, and Vanga, S. Babu, “Disappearing left atrial appendage clot—the need for a more meticulous search”, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Springer, 2021;37(4):467-468. doi:10.1007/s12055-021-01154-9

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