Location, size, and morphologic characteristics of left atrial thrombi as assessed by transesophageal echocardiography in relation to systemic embolism in patients with rheumatic mitral valve disease

The present study demonstrated that LA thrombi with an irregular surface, left atrial SEC of moderate to severe intensity, and the absence of severe mitral regurgitaion were independent predictors of recent SE in patients with rheumatic mitral valve disease.

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2003-03, Vol.91 (6), p.765-769
Main Authors: Kaymaz, Cihangir, Özdemir, Nihal, Erentuğ, Vedat, Şişmanoğlu, Mesut, Yakut, Cevat, Özkan, Mehmet
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular system
Coronary Thrombosis - complications
Coronary Thrombosis - diagnostic imaging
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Embolism - diagnostic imaging
Embolism - etiology
Female
Heart Atria - diagnostic imaging
Heart Valve Diseases - complications
Heart Valve Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Mitral Valve - diagnostic imaging
Predictive Value of Tests
Reproducibility of Results
Rheumatic Heart Disease - complications
Rheumatic Heart Disease - diagnostic imaging
Severity of Illness Index
Studies
Ultrasonic investigative techniques
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Summary:The present study demonstrated that LA thrombi with an irregular surface, left atrial SEC of moderate to severe intensity, and the absence of severe mitral regurgitaion were independent predictors of recent SE in patients with rheumatic mitral valve disease.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(02)03428-8