Key result
Three-dimensional echocardiography better visualized prosthetic valve dysfunction components compared to 2D echo, including abnormal leaflet motion in 28 patients and thrombus in 15 patients.
Why the study?
Does 3D echocardiography improve the visualization of prosthetic valve dysfunction compared to 2D echocardiography in patients with stable hemodynamics?
Population
35 patients with stable hemodynamics undergoing evaluation for prosthetic valve dysfunction.
Comparison
Three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography vs Two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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3D echo may aid prosthetic valve assessment; leaves open whether it changes management or outcomes.
Observational (n=35)
Does 3D echocardiography improve the visualization of prosthetic valve dysfunction compared to 2D echocardiography in patients with stable hemodynamics?
Real-time 3D echocardiography provides superior visualization of prosthetic valve components and dysfunction compared to standard 2D echocardiography.
Prajapati et al. (2018) conducted an observational in Prosthetic valve dysfunction (n=35). Three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography vs. Two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography was evaluated on Visualization of prosthetic valve dysfunction components. Three-dimensional echocardiography better visualized prosthetic valve dysfunction components compared to 2D echo, including abnormal leaflet motion in 28 patients and thrombus in 15 patients.
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