Real-world incidence and predictors of left atrial thrombus detected in transesophageal echocardiography before atrial fibrillation ablation procedures

Key Points

• Determine the incidence and predictors of left atrial thrombus in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation.
• Reviewed clinical data of patients referred for AF ablation
• Assessed necessity of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for LAAT detection
• Developed a risk assessment model based on accessible clinical data
• Identified the incidence of left atrial thrombus among referred patients
• Found specific predictors that indicate when TEE is necessary
• Suggested the need for further studies to validate the risk assessment model

Study Design

Structured PICO

Abstract