Nonthrombogenic Roles of the Left Atrial Appendage: JACC Review Topic of the Week.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.01.017.
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Abstract
The atrial appendage (LAA) is a well-established source of cardioembolism in patients with atrial fibrillation. Therefore, research involving the LAA has largely focused on its thrombogenic attribute and the utility of its exclusion in stroke prevention. However, recent studies have highlighted several novel functions of the LAA that may have important therapeutic implications. In this paper, we provide a concise overview of the LAA anatomy and summarize the emerging data on its nonthrombogenic roles.
Medical subject headings
- Atrial Appendage
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Stroke