A new risk model of assessing left atrial appendage thrombus in patients with atrial fibrillation – Using multiple clinical and transesophageal echocardiography parameters

Backgrounds Predicting left atrial appendage thrombus (LAAT) in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients need more precisely quantified risk models. In this study, we attempted to review the risk markers for LAAT and develop a simple and reliable model for LAAT prediction. Methods The study included 307 patients with NVAF who were scheduled for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to exclude LAA thrombus before synchronized electrical...