Systematic review/Meta-analysis Computed tomography for detecting left atrial thrombus: a meta-analysis

Abstract

Computed tomography shows a good diagnostic accuracy in detecting LA/LAA thrombus with high sensitivity and specificity. Thus CT should be considered the foremost noninvasive alternative to transesophageal echocardiography for detecting LA/LAA thrombus. Randomized studies at the patient level are needed to address the potential use of CT in detecting LA/LAA thrombus.