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Imaging recommendation · Cardiac

Atrial fibrillation pre-cardioversion / pre-ablation

Recommended: Transesophageal Echocardiogram is the preferred imaging study for atrial fibrillation pre-cardioversion / pre-ablation. Rules out left atrial appendage thrombus.

Recommended study

Transesophageal Echocardiogram

US No contrast Preferred Cardiac Acute inpatientOutpatient Reviewed

Rules out left atrial appendage thrombus. Alternative: 3+ weeks of anticoagulation.

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