Importance of left atrial appendage function as a risk factor for systemic thromboembofism in patients with rheumatic mitral valve disease
Author/Authors :
Yi-Heng، نويسنده , , Li and Juey-Jen، نويسنده , , Hwang and Jiunn-Lee، نويسنده , , Lin and Yung-Zu، نويسنده , , Tseng and Wen-Pin، نويسنده , , Lien، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 1996
Pages :
4
From page :
844
To page :
847
Abstract :
This study shows that LA appendage contractile function represented by its peak emptying velocity is a better indicator than LA spontaneous echo contrast in identifying patients with rheumatic mitral valve disease at higher thromboembolic risk.
