Article: Studies from A.M. Yahia et al provide new data on thrombosis.

"Left atrial thrombus (LAT) is frequently present in patients with cerebral ischemic events (CIE) who are in atrial fibrillation. The prevalence and predictor of LAT in patients who are in sinus rhythm (SR) is unclear," scientists in the United States report (see also Thrombosis).

"To determine the prevalence and identify predictors of LAT formation in patients with CIE who are in SR. Consecutive patients with CIE who are in SR were evaluated by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) from July 2000 to August 2001. demographics including cerebrovascular risk factors were recorded. LAT was present in 5.5%. Left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) was present in ...

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