The additive value of preprocedural cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) planning in percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Elsayed Balbaa·Mohamed Abuelazm·Abdelrahman Elgendy·Obieda Altobaishat·Alaa R. AL-Ihribat·Mohamed Saad Rakab·Mohamed S. Elgendy·Ahmed Mazen Amin·Abdelrahman M. Tawfik·Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla·Abdalhakim Shubietah·Mustafa Turkmani
Cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is increasingly used to guide left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) by providing a detailed anatomical assessment. However, its incremental value over conventional planning methods, such as transesophageal echocardiography or fluoroscopy, remains uncertain. This study evaluated the additive value of CCTA-guided planning in percutaneous LAAO. A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted using PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, Scopus, and Web of Science, u