| Conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm: a possible side effect of transesophageal echocardiography. | |
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PMID: 1600359 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is accepted as the procedure of choice for the diagnosis of intracardiac sources of systemic embolism. A case report is presented on a 74-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation referred for TEE evaluation after an acute embolic event. During TEE, atrial fibrillation converted to sinus rhythm. Although TEE is a very safe method, which is performed in increasing numbers of patients, this is the first reported case of conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm during the procedure. We suggest that no restriction should be imposed on the use of TEE in patients with atrial fibrillation, as the small risk associated with conversion of atrial fibrillation is outweighed by the potential diagnostic benefits. |
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Authors:
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C H Spes; C E Angermann; H U Stempfle; K Theisen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Clinical investigator Volume: 70 ISSN: 0941-0198 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Investig Publication Date: 1992 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-07-16 Completed Date: 1992-07-16 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9207154 Medline TA: Clin Investig Country: GERMANY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 454-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Medizinische Klinik, Klinikum Innenstadt, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. |
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Aged Atrial Fibrillation / complications, physiopathology, ultrasonography* Echocardiography / methods* Esophagus Heart Aneurysm / ultrasonography Heart Rate* Humans Male Popliteal Artery Thrombosis / etiology* |
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