Use of Transesophageal Echocardiography to Guide Cardioversion in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

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Authors

Allan L. Klein · Cleveland Clinic

Richard A. Grimm · Cleveland Clinic

R.Daniel Murray · Cleveland Clinic

Carolyn Apperson-Hansen · Cleveland Clinic

Richard Asinger · Hennepin County Medical Center

Ian W. Black · Manly Hospital

Ravin Davidoff ·

Abstract

The use of transesophageal echocardiography to guide the management of atrial fibrillation may be considered a clinically effective alternative strategy to conventional therapy for patients in whom elective cardioversion is planned.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 344, Issue 19, pp. 1411-1420

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200105103441901

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