D-dimer: a less invasive way to rule out left atrial thrombus
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is currently the reference standard for detecting left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus prior to rhythm control interventions in atrial fibrillation (AF). However, TEE carries a risk of serious complications and is resource-intensive. While D-dimer is a proven marker for thro...