Atrial flutter and embolic risk: The relationship between atrial flutter cycle length and left atrial appendage function

The potential for thromboembolism in atrial flutter (AFL) is different from atrial fibrillation. AFL cycle length (AFL-CL) may be related to reduced left atrial appendage (LAA) function. Very rapid AFL-CL can lead to mechanical and electrophysiological disorders that contribute to lower LAA emptying velocity (LAEV). The aim of this study is to relate atrial flutter cycle length with LAEV and its role in thrombogenesis.

Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - October 8, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ana Paula Susin Os ório, Luciana Eder Martins Barros Simoni, Antonio Lessa Gaudie Ley, Grasiele Bess de Oliveira, Roberto Tofani Santanna, Marcelo Haertel Miglioranza, Gustavo Glotz de Lima, Vidal Essebag, Tiago Luiz Luz Leiria Source Type: research