THE MAZE PROCEDURE IS A RISK FACTOR FOR LEFT ATRIAL THROMBUS

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) imparts high risk for thrombus formation and resultant stroke. While 90% of thrombi form in the left atrial appendage (LAA), the other 10% develop in other locations within the LA. Little is known about risks specific to LA thrombus (LAT) formation. We aimed to