The left atrial appendage (LAA) is the main location of thrombus formation in patients with atrial fibrillation. This Review by Romero et al. is focused on the pathophysiology, assessment, and clinical implications of stasis and thrombus formation in the LAA. The advantages and disadvantages of the available imaging modalities for LAA assessment are discussed, and the authors explore the role of cardiac imaging in the therapeutic use of LAA closure devices.
- Jorge Romero
- Jie J. Cao
- Cynthia C. Taub
