Left atrial appendage blood flow in a case of persistent atrial standstill

Int J Cardiol. 1996 Nov 15;57(1):97-9. doi: 10.1016/s0167-5273(96)02794-5.

Abstract

Persistent atrial standstill, characterized by absence of atrial activity on surface and intracavitary electrograms, absence of atrial mechanical activity, and inability to stimulate the atria electrically, is a rare disorder. Left atrial appendage blood flow has been reported to be related to P wave during sinus rhythm or local atrial electrogram during atrial fibrillation. However, distinct and periodical LAA blood flow was demonstrated in a patient with persistent atrial standstill by transesophageal echocardiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Function*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Electric Stimulation
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Contraction*
  • Regional Blood Flow