Real-time three-dimensional transoesophageal echocardiography for diagnosis of left atrial appendage thrombus

Eur J Echocardiogr. 2009 Jul;10(5):711-2. doi: 10.1093/ejechocard/jep076. Epub 2009 Jun 13.

Abstract

We report a case where real-time 3D TEE proved the non-thrombotic nature of a particular pectinated muscle arrangement within the LAA.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Appendage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronary Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged