What are the benefits and risks of antithrombotic therapy when using TEE-guided cardioversion?
The benefits of antithrombotic therapy when using TEE-guided cardioversion include reduced risk of stroke, systemic embolism, and major extracranial hemorrhage. The risks associated with this therapy include an increased risk of bleeding, especially intracranial hemorrhage (subdural, subarachnoid, and intracerebral), and vascular death.