Key result
EBCT lacks reported quantitative data versus TOE for detecting left atrial thrombi in AF.
Why the study?
Transoesophageal echocardiography is the routine clinical tool to detect atrial thrombi but is not completely non-invasive and requires sedation and experienced operators, motivating evaluation of alternative imaging modalities.
Does electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) accurately detect left atrial thrombi compared to transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Cross-Sectional (n=52)
Does electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) accurately detect left atrial thrombi compared to transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) in patients with atrial fibrillation?
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Alternative imaging for LAA thrombus detection before cardioversion merits prospective validation; leaves open diagnostic performance versus TOE in clinical practice.
Stephan Achenbach (2004) conducted a cross-sectional in Atrial fibrillation (n=52). Electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) vs. Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) was evaluated on Detection of left atrial thrombi. Electron beam computed tomography was evaluated for detecting left atrial thrombi in patients with atrial fibrillation, but quantitative results are not reported in the truncated abstract.
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