Key result
3D echocardiography provides better visualization of LAA anatomy and morphology than standard TEE in stroke cases.
Why the study?
Does 3-D echocardiography provide better visualization of left atrial appendage anatomy compared to standard TEE in patients with stroke?
Population
2 patients with stroke evaluated for a potential cardiac source of embolus
Comparison
Three-dimensional echocardiography… vs Standard transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
Design
Case_series
Authors
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3D echo may aid LAA assessment in stroke; leaves open need for comparative trials versus TEE.
Case Report (n=2)
Does 3-D echocardiography provide better visualization of left atrial appendage anatomy compared to standard TEE in patients with stroke?
3-D echocardiography enhances the visualization of left atrial appendage anatomy and may improve the detection of thrombi in stroke patients.
Khan et al. (2001) conducted a case report in Stroke (n=2). Three-dimensional (3-D) echocardiography reconstruction vs. Standard transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) was evaluated on Visualization of left atrial appendage anatomy and morphology. Three-dimensional echocardiography provided better visualization of left atrial appendage anatomy and morphology in 2 patients with stroke.
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