Key result
Contrast transthoracic echocardiography using third-generation agents can define ascending aortic plaque and potentially exclude the need for more invasive procedures.
Why the study?
Does third generation echo contrast transthoracic echocardiography define plaque in the ascending aorta to exclude more invasive procedures?
Does third generation echo contrast transthoracic echocardiography define plaque in the ascending aorta to exclude more invasive procedures?
Third generation echo contrast may help define plaque in the ascending aorta, potentially avoiding more invasive procedures.
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Extends third-generation contrast TTE to ascending aortic plaque assessment; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
The authors explore the use of third generation echo contrast to define plaque in the ascending aorta and exclude more invasive procedures.
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Cursaro et al. (2012) studied this question. Contrast transthoracic echocardiography using third-generation agents can define ascending aortic plaque and potentially exclude the need for more invasive procedures.
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