Left atrial appendage thrombus after two days of postoperative atrial fibrillation

Key Result

Postoperative atrial fibrillation can lead to the development of a left atrial appendage thrombus after only two days.

Key Points

• This report highlights the occurrence of thrombus in the left atrial appendage following atrial fibrillation after surgery.
• Case report following a patient with postoperative atrial fibrillation.
• Monitoring of thrombus development in the left atrial appendage post-operation.
• Assessment of potential anticoagulation strategies.
• Thrombus was detected in the left atrial appendage after two days of postoperative atrial fibrillation.
• Recommended early anticoagulation may prevent thrombus formation in similar cases.