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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, vol.98, no.1, pp.49-55, 2005 (SCI-Expanded)
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Publication Type:
Article / Article
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Volume:
98
Issue:
1
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Publication Date:
2005
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Doi Number:
10.1016/j.ijcard.2003.10.019
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Journal Name:
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
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Journal Indexes:
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
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Page Numbers:
pp.49-55
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Keywords:
persistent atrial fibrillation, TEE guided cardioversion, low molecular weight heparin, APPENDAGE THROMBUS, RHYTHM CONTROL, ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, ANTICOAGULATION, RESOLUTION, ACCURACY
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Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated:
Yes
Abstract
Background: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) guided cardioversion to restoration of sinus rhythm is a therapeutic option in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Anticoagulation at the time of and after cardioversion is necessary to prevent formation of new thrombus during atrial stunning period. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety to TEE guided cardioversion with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in patients with atrial fibrillation.