Cardioversion under the guidance of transesophageal echochardiograhy in persistent atrial fibrillation: results with low molecular weight heparin


Akdeniz B., Turker S., Ozturk V., Badak Ö., Okan T., Aslan O., ...More

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, vol.98, no.1, pp.49-55, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 98 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2003.10.019
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.49-55
  • Keywords: persistent atrial fibrillation, TEE guided cardioversion, low molecular weight heparin, APPENDAGE THROMBUS, RHYTHM CONTROL, ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, ANTICOAGULATION, RESOLUTION, ACCURACY
  • 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.