Key result
Aortic plaque and left atrial appendage abnormalities on TEE are independent predictors of thromboembolic events in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
Why the study?
Does transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) predict thromboembolic events in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation?
Does transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) predict thromboembolic events in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation?
TEE is a useful tool for stratifying thromboembolic risk in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation by identifying independent predictors like aortic plaque and left atrial appendage abnormalities.
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May support TEE for risk stratification in nonvalvular AF; leaves open prospective validation before practice change.
Fagan et al. (2000) conducted a review in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) was evaluated on thromboembolic events, particularly stroke. Aortic plaque and left atrial appendage abnormalities on TEE are independent predictors of thromboembolic events in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
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