Three-dimensional left atrial blood flow characteristics in patients with atrial fibrillation assessed by 4D flow CMR

Conclusion
Left atrial 4D flow CMR demonstrated significantly reduced LA blood flow velocities in patients with AF. Further study is needed to determine whether these measures can improve upon the CHA2DS2-VASc score for stroke risk prediction and enhance individual decisions on anticoagulation in patients with AF.

Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - October 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lee, D. C., Markl, M., Ng, J., Carr, M., Benefield, B., Carr, J. C., Goldberger, J. J. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research