Hannesse C, Benoît M, Higny J. An imaging artifact unmasked by contrast-enhanced transesophageal echocardiography.
Clin Case Rep 2023;
11:e7363. [PMID:
37216300 PMCID:
PMC10196433 DOI:
10.1002/ccr3.7363]
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Abstract
Performing transesophageal imaging of the left atrial appendage is key before cardioversion for atrial fibrillation. Ultrasound artifacts may induce misinterpretation and decrease in confidence for thrombus exclusion.
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