Why the study?
Does transoesophageal echocardiography identify potential cardiac sources of embolism in patients with ischaemic stroke or TIA?
Population
441 consecutive unselected patients with ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack suitable for…
Design
Cohort
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May support TEE in stroke/TIA evaluation; leaves open whether anticoagulation alters outcomes.
Does transoesophageal echocardiography identify potential cardiac sources of embolism in patients with ischaemic stroke or TIA?
TEE frequently identifies potential cardiac sources of embolism across various subgroups of patients with ischaemic stroke or TIA, supporting its routine use in candidates for oral anticoagulation.
Strandberg et al. (2008) studied this question.
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