Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with an increased
risk of stroke and thromboembolic complications. A rhythm control strategy with both …

Introduction. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with high risk of ischemic stroke. The most
frequent thrombus location in AF is the left atrial appendage (LAA). Transthoracic …

Background: Electric cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased
risk of embolism, with embolic material existing in the heart cavities. The initiation of oral …

Aims: The aim of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of left atrial cavity and
appendage thrombosis in patients undergoing cardioversion for non-valvular atrial …

Objectives. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of left atrial thrombus
in patients with acute atrial fibrillation. Background. It is commonly assumed but unproved …

Introduction The need for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) before catheter ablation
of atrial fibrillation (CA‐AF) is still being questioned. The aim of this study is to analyze …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of thromboembolic
events by promoting clot formation in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Transesophageal …

Guidelines recommend transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) before cardioversion in
thrombogenic arrhythmias when the requirement of≥ 3 weeks of anticoagulation is not met …

Practices regarding indications and timing for transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE)
before cardioversion (CV) of atrial fibrillation (AF) or left atrial (LA) interventional procedures …

Background Transesophageal echocardiography–guided direct cardioversion is
recommended in patients who are inadequately anticoagulated due to perceived risk of left …