Videos One Heart Clinic - Cardiology Consulting & Diagnostic Centre

Clot in the left atrium

Description:

This person has atrial fibrillation. This can increase the risk of clots forming in the heart which can cause a stroke. This is seen here on this person’s echocardiogram (heart scan). Blood thinning medications reduce the risk of stroke by treating these clots. It is really important to be on the right dose of the right medication with the right level of monitoring. More information on www.drafzalsohaib.co.uk