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The prevalence of left atrial appendage thrombus and spontaneous echocardiographic contrast is positively correlated with the CHADS 2 and CHA 2 DS 2 ‐ VAS c scores

2013; Wiley; Volume: 20; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/ene.12156

1468-1331

Rui Providência, Maria João Ferreira, Lino Gonçalves,

Cardiac tumors and thrombi

European Journal of NeurologyVolume 20, Issue 6 p. e84-e84 Letter to the Editor The prevalence of left atrial appendage thrombus and spontaneous echocardiographic contrast is positively correlated with the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores R. Providência, Corresponding Author R. Providência Cardiology Department, Coimbra's Hospital Centre and University, Coimbra, Portugal Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalCorrespondence: Rui Providência, Serviço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Quinta dos Vales, S. Martinho do Bispo, 3041-853 Coimbra, Portugal (tel.: +35123800100; fax: +351239445737; e-mail: [email protected]).Search for more papers by this authorM. J. Ferreira, M. J. Ferreira Cardiology Department, Coimbra's Hospital Centre and University, Coimbra, Portugal Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorL. Gonçalves, L. Gonçalves Cardiology Department, Coimbra's Hospital Centre and University, Coimbra, Portugal Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this author R. Providência, Corresponding Author R. Providência Cardiology Department, Coimbra's Hospital Centre and University, Coimbra, Portugal Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalCorrespondence: Rui Providência, Serviço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Quinta dos Vales, S. Martinho do Bispo, 3041-853 Coimbra, Portugal (tel.: +35123800100; fax: +351239445737; e-mail: [email protected]).Search for more papers by this authorM. J. Ferreira, M. J. Ferreira Cardiology Department, Coimbra's Hospital Centre and University, Coimbra, Portugal Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorL. Gonçalves, L. Gonçalves Cardiology Department, Coimbra's Hospital Centre and University, Coimbra, Portugal Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this author First published: 12 May 2013 https://doi.org/10.1111/ene.12156Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. References 1Cha MJ, Kim YD, Nam HS, et al. Stroke mechanism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation according to the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores. Eur J Neurol 2012; 19: 473–479. 2Providência R, Botelho A, Trigo J, Quintal N, Nascimento J, Mota P, et al. Possible refinement of clinical thromboembolism assessment in patients with atrial fibrillation using echocardiographic parameters. Europace 2012; 14: 36–45. 3Palm F, Kleemann T, Dos Santos M, et al. Stroke due to atrial fibrillation in a population-based stroke registry (Ludwigshafen Stroke Study) CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VASc score, underuse of oral anticoagulation, and implications for preventive measures. Eur J Neurol 2013; 20: 117–123. 4Giralt-Steinhauer E, Cuadrado-Godia E, Ois A, et al. Comparison between CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc score in a stroke cohort with atrial fibrillation. Eur J Neurol 2013; 20: 623–628. 5Connolly SJ, Eikelboom J, Joyner C, et al. Apixaban in patients with atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med 2011; 364: 806–817. Volume20, Issue6June 2013Pages e84-e84 ReferencesRelatedInformation