Trans-esophageal echocardiography is better over trans- thoracic echocardiography in?
Correct Answer: Evaluation of left atria and left Atrial appendage thrombus
Description: Ans. (b) Evaluation of left atria and left Atrial appendage thrombusRef.: Harrison 19th ed. /270e-2* Trans-esophageal echocardiography is better than trans- thoracic echocardiography as it is better able to evaluate the left Atrial thrombus and left Atrial appendage. Therefore in patients of atrial fibrillation of long standing duration for evaluation of clots in left atrium, trans-esophageal echocardiography is done.
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