Could Transthoracic Echocardiography Results Be Convincing Enough to Impact the Management of Atrial Fibrillation?

Abstract

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Position Statement on Indications of Echocardiography in Adults - 2019

“…Although the echocardiography provides important information for assessing the likelihood of achieving successful rhythm control after cardioversion, including atrial size, left ventricular systolic function, and severity of valve disease, randomized trials with a larger sample size are still lacking to understand the real prognostic value of imaging techniques in patients with AF. 222 New echocardiographic techniques such as LA evaluation by strain and 3D echocardiography are promising tools for future clinical practice. 222…”

“…222 New echocardiographic techniques such as LA evaluation by strain and 3D echocardiography are promising tools for future clinical practice. 222…”

Atrial Fibrillation and the Role of Thumb ECGs

“…AF is so pervasive and crosses so many disciplinary boundaries that a multidisciplinary approach to care is warranted, bringing together several healthcare disciplines, i.e., general practitioners, cardiologists, surgeons, and allied health professionals along with nonspecialists who may advise on diet, lifestyle modifications, physical and occupational therapy, and stroke prevention tactics. Moreover, patients with newly diagnosed AF may benefit from a comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation, including transthoracic echocardiography, as they are at risk for other cardiovascular conditions [59,60].…”