Key result
Two-dimensional echocardiography successfully demonstrated left atrial thrombi in 3 patients with prosthetic mitral valves, whereas M-mode echocardiography was negative or only suspicious.
Why the study?
Does two-dimensional echocardiography improve the detection of left atrial thrombi compared to M-mode echocardiography in patients with prosthetic mitral valves?
Population
3 patients with prosthetic mitral valves who presented with either arterial embolization or prosthetic…
Comparison
Two-dimensional echocardiography (2DE) vs M-mode echocardiography (MME)
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Two-dimensional echocardiography may detect left atrial thrombi missed by M-mode in prosthetic mitral valves; hypothesis-generating case report requiring prospective validation.
Case Report (n=3)
Does two-dimensional echocardiography improve the detection of left atrial thrombi compared to M-mode echocardiography in patients with prosthetic mitral valves?
Two-dimensional echocardiography is more effective than M-mode echocardiography for detecting left atrial thrombi in patients with prosthetic mitral valves.
Mikell et al. (1979) conducted a case report in Prosthetic mitral valves with suspected left atrial thrombi (n=3). Two-dimensional echocardiography (2DE) vs. M-mode echocardiography (MME) was evaluated on Detection of left atrial thrombi. Two-dimensional echocardiography successfully demonstrated left atrial thrombi in 3 patients with prosthetic mitral valves, whereas M-mode echocardiography was negative or only suspicious.
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