The role of cardiac imaging in stroke prevention

Francesco Santoro; Luigi Di Biase; Pasquale Santangeli; Riccardo Ieva; J. David Burkhardt; Andrea Natale

doi:10.1016/j.ccep.2013.11.004

The role of cardiac imaging in stroke prevention

Francesco Santoro, Luigi Di Biase, Pasquale Santangeli, Riccardo Ieva, J. David Burkhardt, Andrea Natale

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Abstract

This article reviews the role of cardiac imaging in stroke prevention, defining how imaging tools can be useful in this field. Cardioembolic sources during atrial fibrillation are discussed. New closure devices can be implanted in the left atrial appendage and routinely monitored with imaging modalities. Acute and chronic left ventricular dysfunction is reviewed, identifying the possible mechanism of thrombus formation and its early detection. Valvular evaluation of native heart disease and possible implications for stroke risk are defined.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	17-29
Number of pages	13
Journal	Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics
Volume	6
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccep.2013.11.004
State	Published - Mar 2014

Keywords

Atrial fibrillation
Imaging
Left atrial appendage closure device
Left ventricular dysfunction
Stroke prevention
Thrombi
Valve disease

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Physiology (medical)

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