LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE “SMOKE” AND STROKE RISK FOLLOWING CARDIOVERSION

Background Direct current cardioversion (DCCV) is proven to restore sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation.Conclusion SEC on TEE was not associated with a higher rate of strokes at 30 days or 6 months following cardioversion, suggesting degree of “smoke” should not be a consideration in d...

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2018-03, Vol.71 (11), p.A321-A321
Main Authors: Chiadika, Simbo M., Poosti, Kassra, Jacob, Robin, Naqvi, Syed H., Husain, Farzan, Ekeruo, Ijeoma A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood clots
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiology
Health risks
Smoke
Stroke
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Summary:Background Direct current cardioversion (DCCV) is proven to restore sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation.Conclusion SEC on TEE was not associated with a higher rate of strokes at 30 days or 6 months following cardioversion, suggesting degree of “smoke” should not be a consideration in determining stroke risk following DCCV.
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/S0735-1097(18)30862-3