Author/Editor		Dolenc-Novak, Maja; Ružič-Medvešček, Nada
Title		Ehokardiografski vidiki atrijske fibrilacije
Translated title		Echocardiographic aspects of atrial fibrillation
Type		članek
Source		In: Kenda MF, Rakovec P, editors. Sodobna obravnava motenj srčnega ritma. 9. kardiološki dnevi; 2000 okt 20-21; Šmarješke toplice. Ljubljana: Združenje kardiologov Slovenije,
Publication year		2000
Volume		str. 121-6
Language		slo
Abstract		Technologic advances in two-dimensional and Doppler ultrasound have permitted echocardiography to assume an integral role in the evaluation and management of patients with cardiac rhythm disturbances. Transthoracic echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography provide detailed information about atrial and ventricular anatomy and function, they detect spontaneous echo contrast and thrombi. These data help in the evaluation and management of patients with atrial fibrillation. A new approach to the management of patients with atrial fibrillation is transesophageal echocardiography guided early cardioversion with a modified anticoagulation management.
Descriptors		ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, TRANSESOPHAGEAL ELECTRIC COUNTERSHOCK THROMBOSIS