“ICE or not to ICE during LAAO?” What are the benefits and disadvantages of ICE during LAAO?

Key Points

• For left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) could be a safe alternative to transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
• ICE obviates the need for general anesthesia and can be readily implemented in practice.
• Randomized controlled trials are needed to assess the noninferiority of ICE to TEE for LAAO.

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