Key result
Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography successfully demonstrated the full size and extent of an obstructing mass on a prosthetic mitral valve when other imaging modalities failed.
Why the study?
Does 3D transesophageal echocardiography improve visualization of obstructing masses in prosthetic mitral stenosis compared to 2D TEE and other modalities?
Case Report (n=1)
Does 3D transesophageal echocardiography improve visualization of obstructing masses in prosthetic mitral stenosis compared to 2D TEE and other modalities?
3D transesophageal echocardiography provides incremental diagnostic value over 2D TEE and other modalities in visualizing obstructing masses on mechanical mitral valves.
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3D TEE may clarify prosthetic mitral obstruction when other modalities fail; leaves open its routine role pending prospective studies.
Tauras et al. (2011) conducted a case report in Prosthetic mitral stenosis (n=1). Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography vs. Transthoracic ECHO, fluoroscopy, and two-dimensional transesophageal ECHO was evaluated on Demonstration of the full size and extent of an obstructing mass. Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography successfully demonstrated the full size and extent of an obstructing mass on a prosthetic mitral valve when other imaging modalities failed.
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