Change in surgical management as a consequence of real-time 3D TEE: assessment of left ventricular function.
Real-time 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (RT 3D TEE) is a novel imaging technology that is becoming more frequently encountered in the operating room environment. The authors present a case in which the availability of 3D TEE altered the surgical management of a patient presenting for mitral valve repair. Additionally, the advantages of 3D, as opposed to 2D assessment of left ventricular function, are discussed.
Fischer
Gregory W
GW
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, USA. gregory.fischer@mountsinai.org
Anyanwu
Anelechi C
AC
Adams
David H
DH
D000368:Aged; D019560:Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left