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ECG-gated multisection CT provides valuable preoperative assessment of the aorta, aortic valve, coronary grafts, and anatomic structures in reoperative cardiac surgery patients.
ECG-gated multisection CT provides critical preoperative anatomical and pathological information that helps minimize perioperative risks in patients undergoing reoperative cardiac surgery.
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May support preoperative planning in reoperative cases; leaves open prospective outcome validation.
Gilkeson et al. (2003) conducted a review in Reoperative cardiac surgery. ECG-gated multisection CT was evaluated. ECG-gated multisection CT provides valuable preoperative assessment of the aorta, aortic valve, coronary grafts, and anatomic structures in reoperative cardiac surgery patients.
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