Key result
Transesophageal echocardiography observations indicate that atrial thrombus may form in the acute phase of atrial fibrillation or flutter and may require >14 days to resolve or become immobile.
Why the study?
Does anticoagulation prevent thromboembolism in patients with acute atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
Does anticoagulation prevent thromboembolism in patients with acute atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
Insights from transesophageal echocardiography suggest that atrial thrombus can form during acute atrial fibrillation or flutter, supporting the consideration of anticoagulation in these patients when coexisting cardiac pathology is present.
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Challenges the >48-hour thrombus rule in acute AF; leaves open anticoagulation guidance pending prospective trials.
Marcus F. Stoddard (2000) conducted a review in Acute Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter. Transesophageal echocardiography was evaluated. Transesophageal echocardiography observations indicate that atrial thrombus may form in the acute phase of atrial fibrillation or flutter and may require >14 days to resolve or become immobile.
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