Resolving the blind spot of transoesophageal echocardiography: a new diagnostic device for visualizing the ascending aorta in cardiac surgery

The A-View® method offers a minimally invasive and safe approach to preoperatively resolving the blind spot of TOE. Compared with EUS, the A-View® method yielded satisfactory results in the detection of AA-atherosclerosis. The A-View® method seems a promising tool for patients undergoing cardiac surgery to direct surgical management.