Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus Detected During Hyperacute Stroke Imaging Is Associated With Atrial Fibrillation.

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So utility of non-invasive cardiac imaging using CT or MR to look at the LAA should be tested in ESUS to decide who needs immediate anticoagulation. cardiac monitoring can help identify another subgroup that may benefit from anticoagulation. https://t.c…

SC Senadeer. Left atrial appendage thrombus is a potential radiological marker of atrial fibrillation and can be assessed as a part of hyperacute stroke imaging. LAA thrombus was 6.6% and 14.9% in patients with known AF

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