Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography as an Alternative to Multidetector Computed Tomography in Aortic Annular Diameter Measurements for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography as an Alternative to Multidetector Computed Tomography in Aortic Annular Diameter Measurements for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

<i>Background and objectives:</i> Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a therapeutic choice for high surgical risk patients, serving as an alternative to open-heart surgery. Correct measurement of the aortic annulus, which leads to the selection of a suitable prosthesis and...

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Main Authors: Ciprian Nicusor Dima, Marian Gaspar, Cristian Mornos, Aniko Mornos, Petru Deutsch, Horia Cioloca, Simona Cerbu, Mihai Dinu, Bogdan Hoinoiu, Constantin Tudor Luca, Lucian Petrescu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
aortic stenosis
transcatheter aortic valve implantation
imaging
multi-detector computer tomography
three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/2/132

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