Risk Factors and Pathophysiology for Cardiac Thrombosis
| Risk Factor | Pathophysiology |
|---|---|
| Mitral valve disease (prolapse, stenosis, regurgitation) | Enlargement of the left atrial chamber/stasis |
| Chronic heart failure low ejection fraction | Decreased cardiac output→stasis |
| Duration of atrial fibrillation/Recurrence of atrial fibrillation | Increased thrombosis risk |
| History of radiofrequency ablation | Damaged wall acts as nidus for clot formation |