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BACKGROUND: The study was conducted to evaluate the relationship of left atrial appendage function to left ventricular function and to analyze, if left ventricular dysfunction predisposed to left atrial appendage thrombus formation even in the presence of sinus rhythm. ... Atrial Appendage [physiology]
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15586736
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Controversy exists regarding the effect of defibrination on spontaneous echo contrast and flow dynamics in left atrial appendage (LAA) in atrial fibrillation. ... Controversy exists regarding the effect of defibrination on spontaneous echo contrast and flow dynamics in left atrial appendage (LAA) in atrial fibrillation.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/10513780
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The WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage System for Embolic PROTECTion in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (PROTECT AF) study was designed to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the WATCHMAN device in patients with nonvalvular AF who are eligible for long-term OAC.
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stroke.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/38/2/624
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The left atrial (LA) appendage is a common source of cardiac thrombus formation associated with systemic embolism. Transesophageal echocardiography allows a detailed evaluation of the structure and function of the appendage by two-dimensional imaging and Doppler interrogation of appendage flow.
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content.onlinejacc.org/cgi/content/abstract/34/7/1867
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May 27, 2009 ... Interest in nonsurgical closure of the left atrial appendage has spawned development ... The Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device. ...
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content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/360/25/2601
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Perspective from The New England Journal of Medicine -- Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion -- Closure or Just the Beginning? ... Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion — Closure or Just the Beginning...
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content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/360/25/2601
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The left upper pulmonary vein is adjacent to the left atrial appendage. They are separated by a fold of tissue which can be quite visible on both transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. A persistent left superior vena cava occupies this space when it is present.
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www2.umdnj.edu/~shindler/appendage.html
www2.umdnj.edu/~shindler/appendage.html
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