Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide, and is associated with a
significant risk of thromboembolic events. Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has …

Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is an effective means of preventing ischemic stroke in
patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is the …

Background Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is increasingly used during left atrial
appendage occlusion (LAAO) as an alternative to transesophageal echocardiography …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and can be treated with
catheter ablation (CA) combined with left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). The study is …

Background Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is the preferred imaging modality to
guide transcatheter left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). Intracardiac echocardiography …

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has been the preferred imaging modality to help
guide left atrial appendage closure. Newer technologies such as the Nuvision 4D …

Abstract Purpose of Review Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) has emerged as a
powerful imaging tool to guide percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). Herein …

Background Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has been widely adopted as a strategy
for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation ineligible for oral anticoagulation …

Background Placing an intracardiac echocardiogram (ICE) catheter in the left atrium allows
for excellent visualization of the left atrial appendage to guide left atrial (LA) appendage …

Background Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with WATCHMAN currently requires
preprocedural imaging, general anesthesia, and inpatient overnight admission. We sought …