Left atrial appendage filling defects restricted to the early phase of cardiac computed tomography is significantly associated with ischemic stroke.

Xiao-Wei Liu,Li-Qun Yan,Guo-Shi Wang,Yu-Han Sun, Wen-Jun Bao,Hao-Wen Zhang,Lan Yang,Chen Chen, Meng-Ya Li,Lei Yang, Xu-Qian Zhang,Xin Tian,Cai-Ying Li

Clinical imaging（2023）

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Abstract

AF patients with LAA non-thrombotic filling defects in the early-phase of CCT had an increased risk of ischemic stroke compared to those without filling defects. This finding may help to optimize stroke risk stratification in patients with AF.

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Atrial fibrillation,Cardiac computed tomography,Ischemic stroke,LAA filling defect,LAA volume,Left atrial appendage

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