Key result
3D epiaortic scanning successfully identified and localized atherosclerotic plaque in the ascending aorta during cardiac surgery, aiding in the safe placement of aortic cross clamps and cannulae.
Why the study?
Does 3D epiaortic ultrasound scanning improve the evaluation of atherosclerotic plaque in the ascending aorta during elective cardiac surgery?
Population
n=4 adults undergoing elective cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
Immediate postoperative period
Authors
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May support individualized aortic cannulation decisions; hypothesis-generating case report leaves open need for prospective outcome trials.
Case Report (n=4)
No
Does 3D epiaortic ultrasound scanning improve the evaluation of atherosclerotic plaque in the ascending aorta during elective cardiac surgery?
3D epiaortic scanning is a feasible imaging modality that provides comprehensive anatomical visualization of ascending aortic plaque to guide safe cross-clamping and cannulation during cardiac surgery.
Bainbridge et al. (2004) conducted a case report in Elective cardiac surgery (n=4). 3D epiaortic scanning was evaluated on Detection and localization of atherosclerotic plaque in the ascending aorta. 3D epiaortic scanning successfully identified and localized atherosclerotic plaque in the ascending aorta during cardiac surgery, aiding in the safe placement of aortic cross clamps and cannulae.
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