LA appendage velocity

LA appendage velocity as predictors of LA thrombus

LA appendage velocity as predictors of LA thrombus

LA appendage velocity as predictors of LA thrombus


LA appendage velocity as predictors of LA thrombus


[A] < 20 cm/s
[B] < 30 cm/s
[C] > 20 cm/s
[D] > 30 cm/s



Predictors of LA thrombus

  1. Older age
  2. Dilated left atrium (>45 mm)
  3. Atrial fibrillation
  4. LA appendage velocity <20 cm/s