Multidetector computed tomography vs multiplane transesophageal echocardiography in detecting atrial thrombi in patients candidate to radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation

Int J Cardiol. 2011 Oct 20;152(2):251-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.07.086. Epub 2011 Sep 8.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Fibrillation / therapy
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal*
  • Electric Countershock
  • Female
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multidetector Computed Tomography*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging*