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Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology

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01.01.2021 | Transesophageal Echocardiography

Evaluating the role of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) or intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) in left atrial appendage occlusion: a meta-analysis

verfasst von: Krishna Akella, Ghulam Murtaza, Mohit Turagam, Sharan Sharma, Bader Madoukh, Anish Amin, Rakesh Gopinathannair, Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy

Erschienen in: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology | Ausgabe 1/2021

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Abstract

Purpose

Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is increasingly common among periprocedural imaging modalities used during complex cardiac procedures. We sought to perform a meta-analysis comparing transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and ICE in endocardial left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO).

Methods

We searched PubMed and Google Scholar regarding abstracts and manuscripts using keywords: atrial fibrillation, left atrial appendage occlusion, Watchman, Amplatzer Cardiac Plug, Amulet, intracardiac echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography from their inception to July 12, 2019. Data extraction was performed using standard form for the following: title, year of publication, sample size, comorbid conditions, LAAO device, type of pre-procedural imaging, intraprocedural imaging, and clinical outcomes including the following: acute procedural success, fluoroscopy, and total procedure time and complications.

Results

A total of 42 relevant studies were screened resulting in inclusion of 8 observational studies comparing TEE and ICE in endocardial LAAO. Outcomes assessed including procedural success (RR 1.00, 95% CI (0.97–1.03, p = 0.98)), complications (RR 0.77, 95% CI (0.52 to 1.15, p = 0.20)), fluoroscopy time (mean difference − 0.40, 95% CI (−3.12–2.32, p = 0.77)), and procedural time (mean difference − 8.02, 95% CI (−22.81 to 6.76, p = 0.29)) were found to be similar between both groups.

Conclusions

While TEE is the gold standard for perioperative imaging with LAAO, ICE is a feasible and safe alternative that reduces exposure to general anesthesia and associated potential risks.

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Titel: Evaluating the role of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) or intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) in left atrial appendage occlusion: a meta-analysis
verfasst von: Krishna Akella
Ghulam Murtaza
Mohit Turagam
Sharan Sharma
Bader Madoukh
Anish Amin
Rakesh Gopinathannair
Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy
Publikationsdatum: 01.01.2021
Verlag: Springer US
Schlagwörter: Transesophageal Echocardiography
Echocardiography
Echocardiography
Erschienen in: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology / Ausgabe 1/2021
Print ISSN: 1383-875X
Elektronische ISSN: 1572-8595
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10840-019-00677-x

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