Real-time three-dimensional echocardiographic assessment of mitral valve: Is it really superior to 2D transesophageal echocardiography?

Aim of our study was to investigate the feasibility of use and possible additional value of real-time 3D transesophageal echocardiography (RT-3D-TEE) compared to conventional 2D-TEE in patients undergoing elective mitral valve repair. After ethical committee approval, patients were included in this...

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Main Authors: Mukherjee Chirojit, Tschernich Heinz, Kaisers Udo, Eibel Sarah, Seeburger Joerg, Ender Joerg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.annals.in/article.asp?issn=0971-9784;year=2011;volume=14;issue=2;spage=91;epage=96;aulast=Mukherjee