Key result
Left atrial appendage morphologic and functional characteristics determine thrombosis risk in atrial fibrillation, guiding the use of prophylactic and therapeutic anticoagulation options.
Why the study?
What are the morphologic and functional characteristics of the left atrial appendage that increase thrombosis risk, and what are the therapeutic options for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation?
What are the morphologic and functional characteristics of the left atrial appendage that increase thrombosis risk, and what are the therapeutic options for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation?
This review summarizes the morphologic and functional risk factors for left atrial appendage thrombosis in atrial fibrillation and outlines current anticoagulation strategies for its prevention and treatment.
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Supports LAA assessment to refine AF anticoagulation decisions; leaves open prospective validation of morphology-based risk stratification.
Krivosheev et al. (2020) studied this question. Left atrial appendage morphologic and functional characteristics determine thrombosis risk in atrial fibrillation, guiding the use of prophylactic and therapeutic anticoagulation options.
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