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Cardiovascular Technologist / Cardiac Physiologist/ Echocardiographer (SCFHS License)

COUMADIN RIDGE It is a prominent left atrial ridge (LAR), an anatomic variant. LAR, also known as Coumadin ridge is a band-like tissue that lies in the left atrium in between the left superior pulmonary vein and left atrial appendage (LAA). It usually has a narrow proximal portion and a bulbous distal portion resembling a cotton swab. Coumadin ridge can be misdiagnosed as a thrombus when prominent leading to unnecessary anticoagulation (with Coumadin), and hence the name. #echocardiography

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