The left atrial appendage is the most common site for cardiac thrombus. It is anatomically attached to the left inferior portion of the left atrium and consists of muscular trabeculae. The left ...

one-time procedure to close off the left atrial appendage—a small pouch connected to the upper left chamber of the heart ...

Normal atrial contraction is lost during atrial flutter. Diagnosing a left atrial appendage thrombus ― which can result in thromboembolism, frequently causing stroke ― must be done using ...

The Watchman FLX Pro device closes off an area of the heart called the left atrial appendage to prevent blood clots from ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System have announced their 500th successful implant of a breakthrough cardiac procedure that can reduce the risk of a stroke.

Looking back, Kokomo resident Mike Beatty knew he had something as a teenager, but he couldn’t put a name to it.