Performing transesophageal imaging of the left atrial appendage is key before cardioversion for atrial fibrillation. Ultrasound artifacts may induce misinterpretation and decrease in confidence for thrombus exclusion.
Keywords: artifact; left atrial appendage; thrombus; transesophageal echocardiography; ultrasound‐enhancing agent.
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