‘Floating lotus’ sign spotted: could prevent unnecessary procedure cancellations in AFib patients
NCT ID NCT07439731
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Shidong Hospital, Yangpu District
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200438, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changhai Hospital)
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200433, China
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