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Thus, a meta-analysis was performed comparing ICE vs. TEE for LAAO guidance.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>A comprehensive literature search was performed using MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science electronic databases from their inception to November 2023.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>18 studies (124,230 patients) were included. Technical success was higher in ICE- compared to TEE-guidance (OR: 1.36, 95% CI 1.14 to 1.63, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.006) and fewer devices employed (SMD: -0.22, 95% CI -0.43 to -0.01, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.04, I2\u2009=\u200962%). ICE guidance related with more pericardial effusion\/tamponade and iatrogenic residual shunts (logRR: 0.62, 95% CI 0.36 to 0.89, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001 and RR: 1.53, 95% CI 1.12 to 2.09, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.02, I2\u2009=\u20091%, respectively). More vascular complications were noted in ICE group (logRR: 0.45, 95% CI 0.11 to 0.78, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.009).<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>ICE-guided imaging is an effective alternative to TEE in LAAO, as it shows better efficacy than TEE, considering technical success. 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