Accuracy of mitral valve annulus measurements by two-and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography, compared to intraoperative measurements in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement surgery

Introduction: Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the most beneficial diagnostic modality for mitral valve (MV) diseases. However, it is not accurate enough for MV annular sizing. Recent evidence has demonstrated the superiority of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) over TTE. The present stu...

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Published in:Journal of Research in Clinical Medicine
Main Authors: Mehrnoush Toufan Tabrizi, Elnaz Javanshir, Naser Khezerlouy-Aghdam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Press 2024-08-01
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Online Access:https://jrcm.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/jrcm-12-16.pdf