‘Floating lotus’ sign spotted: could prevent unnecessary procedure cancellations in AFib patients

NCT ID NCT07439731

First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at 172 people with atrial fibrillation who had a heart procedure guided by a special ultrasound. Researchers found a common harmless imaging artifact, called the 'Floating Lotus' sign, that can look like a dangerous blood clot. By learning to tell the difference, doctors can avoid canceling procedures or changing blood thinners unnecessarily.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Shidong Hospital, Yangpu District

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200438, China

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changhai Hospital)

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200433, China

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