Efficacy and safety of transcatheter left atrial appendage closure guided by transoesophageal echocardiography using standard and micro TEE probes: a single-center retrospective study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Efficacy and safety of transcatheter left atrial appendage closure guided by transoesophageal echocardiography using standard and micro TEE probes: a single-center retrospective study

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  • Alessandro Barbarossa

  • Francesca Coraducci

  • Elisa Nicolini

  • Laura Cipolletta

  • Alessandro Maolo

  • Michela Casella

  • Fabio Vagnarelli

  • Federico Guerra

  • Marco Marini

  • Antonio Dello Russo

  • Tommaso Piva

  • June 9, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure Utilizing Standard and Micro Transoesophageal Echocardiography: A Retrospective Analysis from a Single Center

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Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationPatients with atrial fibrillation and contraindications to oral anticoagulants, including those with a history of bleeding complications or poor adherence.
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        Micro-TEE may reduce the need for general anesthesia and associated complications, but careful patient selection is necessary.

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        Original Source(s)

        Efficacy and safety of transcatheter left atrial appendage closure guided by transoesophageal echocardiography using standard and micro TEE probes: a single-center retrospective study

        • by Alessandro Barbarossa, Francesca Coraducci, Elisa Nicolini, Laura Cipolletta, Alessandro Maolo, Michela Casella, Fabio Vagnarelli, Federico Guerra, Marco Marini, Antonio Dello Russo, Tommaso Piva

        • June 9, 2026

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