Demonstrates that the intimal flap in aortic dissection can atypically move inward during systole due to the Venturi effect, which remains strong evidence of dissecting aneurysm.
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Recognizing atypical TEE flap motion may prevent misinterpretation in aortic dissection; case report extends observations but leaves open validation.
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