Key result
Three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (3D TTE) had similar efficacy to 2D TEE for detecting left atrial appendage thrombus in patients with good acoustic windows.
Why the study?
Does 3D TTE have similar efficacy to 2D TEE for detecting LAA thrombus in patients with good acoustic windows?
Population
Patients requiring assessment of Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) for thrombus
Comparison
Three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography vs Two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography
Design
Review
Authors
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May support 3D TTE as non-invasive option in select patients; leaves open need for prospective validation.
Does 3D TTE have similar efficacy to 2D TEE for detecting LAA thrombus in patients with good acoustic windows?
3D TTE may serve as a non-invasive alternative to 2D TEE for detecting LAA thrombus in patients with adequate acoustic windows.
Kumar et al. (2012) conducted a review in Left atrial appendage thrombus. Three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (3D TTE) vs. Two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (2D TEE) was evaluated on Efficacy for detecting LAA thrombus. Three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (3D TTE) had similar efficacy to 2D TEE for detecting left atrial appendage thrombus in patients with good acoustic windows.
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