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Figure 4. 2D parasternal short axis, left atrial artifacts
Figure 4. 2D parasternal short axis, left atrial artifacts
Figure 5. 2D parasternal short axis, left atrial artifacts
Figure 5. 2D parasternal short axis, left atrial artifacts
Figure 6. 2D parasternal short axis, left appendage thrombus
Figure 6. 2D parasternal short axis, left appendage thrombus

Figures 4 and 5 show multiple left atrial artifacts (white -dashed arrows) imaged within the shadowed area (red dashed lines).

Figure 6 shows the real LAA thrombus (white arrow).

Images appearing within areas of ultrasound shadowing should be diagnosed with caution.