Key result
Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography provides additional information compared to 2D TEE for guidance during percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair.
Why the study?
Does RT 3D TEE improve procedural guidance compared to 2D TEE during percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair in patients with mitral regurgitation?
Does RT 3D TEE improve procedural guidance compared to 2D TEE during percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair in patients with mitral regurgitation?
RT 3D TEE is a powerful imaging tool that provides additional spatial information over 2D TEE and may become the technique of choice for guiding mitral-clip procedures.
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May inform 3D TEE selection for mitral clip guidance; leaves open impact on outcomes versus 2D TEE.
Faletra et al. (2011) conducted a review in Mitral regurgitation. Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (RT 3D TEE) vs. Two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (2D TEE) was evaluated on Procedural guidance including alignment of catheter trajectory, clip positioning and orientation of clip arms. Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography provides additional information compared to 2D TEE for guidance during percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair.
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