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One year follow-up results in patients that underwent an ICE- or TEE-guided LAAO procedure.
| ALL (n = 342) | ICE (n = 102) | TEE (n = 240) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke | 7 (2%) | 2 (1.9%) | 5 (2%) | NS |
| TIA | 2 (0.5%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (0.8%) | NS |
| Death | 11 (3.2%) | 3 (2.9%) | 8 (3.3%) | NS |
| Major bleeding | 12 (3.5%) | 3 (2.9%) | 9 (3.7%) | NS |
ICE: intracardiac echocardiography; LAAO: left atrial appendage occlusion; TIA: transitory ischemic attack; TEE: transesophageal echocardiography.
