Does ICE-guided imaging improve technical success or reduce adverse events compared to TEE in patients undergoing LAAO?
ICE-guided imaging for LAAO offers better technical success than TEE but is associated with higher rates of adverse events.
ICE-guided imaging is an effective alternative to TEE in LAAO, as it shows better efficacy than TEE, considering technical success. However, the higher rates of adverse events should be carefully considered.
Beneki et al. (Wed,) studied this question.