RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 The Left Atrial Appendage and Atrial Fibrillation
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 9
SP 9
OP 12
DO 10.1177/155989771409002
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/9/9.abstract
AB Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a 4- to 5-fold increased risk of stroke, a doubling of the risk for dementia, a tripling of the risk for heart failure (HF), and a 40% to 90% increased risk of overall mortality [Benjamin EJ et al. Circulation 2009]. By 2050, it is estimated that the number of persons with AF in the United States will exceed 10 million [Miyasaka Y et al. Circulation 2006]. This article discusses the relationship between the left atrial appendage (LAA) and AF.