Intraoperative real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic measurement of hemodynamic, anatomic and functional changes after aortic valve replacement.
The traditional intraoperative two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (2DTEE) has limitations in measuring left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) because measurements rely on geometric assumptions. The availability of online software and real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (RT3D-TEE) makes intraoperative LVEF measurements fast and easy. This is the first report of intraoperative measurement of LVEF and aortic valve area (AVA) by RT3-DTEE in a patient who received transcatheter-based transapical aortic valve implantation.
Scohy
Thierry V
TV
Department of Anaesthesiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. t.scohy@erasmusmc.nl
Soliman
Osama I I
OI
Lecomte
Patrick V E L
PV
McGhie
Jackie
J
Kappetein
A Pieter
AP
Hofland
Jan
J
Ten Cate
Folkert J
FJ
D000368:Aged; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D019560:Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D005260:Female; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications