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23-08-2023 | Transesophageal Echocardiography | Structural Heart Disease (S Vakamudi, Section Editor)

The Emerging Role of Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) in Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Authors: Aravdeep Jhand, Andrew M. Goldsweig

Published in: Current Cardiology Reports | Issue 10/2023

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) has emerged as a powerful imaging tool to guide percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). Herein, we review an imaging protocol for ICE-guided LAAC and discuss the evidence for its use.

Recent Findings

Standardized imaging protocols have been proposed but have not been fully validated. ICE imaging yields similar procedural and clinical outcomes when compared to transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to guide LAAC. Despite benefits of avoiding general anesthesia, TEE, and multiple physicians for LAAC procedures, ICE imaging remains under-utilized. Novel ICE catheters with 3D imaging capabilities may improve accuracy and efficiency of LAAC device implantation.

Summary

ICE guidance is feasible, safe, and effective for LAAC. As the field evolves, further studies will be necessary to assess this technological advancement in imaging guidance.

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Title: The Emerging Role of Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) in Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)
Authors: Aravdeep Jhand
Andrew M. Goldsweig
Publication date: 23-08-2023
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Transesophageal Echocardiography
Echocardiography
Echocardiography
Published in: Current Cardiology Reports / Issue 10/2023
Print ISSN: 1523-3782
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3170
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-023-01940-4

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