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Atrial fibrillation (AF)/atrial flutter is common during cardiac amyloidosis (CA). Electrical cardioversion (EC) is a strategy to restore sinus rhythm (SR). However, left atrial thrombus (LAT) represents a contraindication for… Click to show full abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF)/atrial flutter is common during cardiac amyloidosis (CA). Electrical cardioversion (EC) is a strategy to restore sinus rhythm (SR). However, left atrial thrombus (LAT) represents a contraindication for EC. CA patients with AF/atrial flutter have a high prevalence of LAT. We aimed to evaluate EC characteristics, LAT prevalence and risk factors, and AF/atrial flutter outcome in CA patients undergoing EC, predominantly treated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
Keywords:
direct oral;
electrical cardioversion;
cardiac amyloidosis;
atrial flutter
Journal Title: ESC Heart Failure
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: ESC Heart Failure
Year Published: 2022
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