Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2760651 | Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Peak transaortic valve velocities and VTI measured with epicardial echocardiography are higher in comparison to measurements via TEE in patients undergoing AVR. The precise role of epicardial echocardiography in the comprehensive echocardiographic examination of patients undergoing aortic valve replacement needs further evaluation.
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Authors
Ravi FRCA, Bert MD, Larry W. MSc, Mackenzie A. FRCSC, Lin R. MD, Bob FRCSC, Daniel T. FRCPC,