Accuracy of 3-dimensional transoesophageal echocardiography in assessment of prosthetic mitral valve dehiscence with comparison to anatomical specimens.
The evolution of echocardiography from 2-Dimensional Transthoracic Echo through to real time 3-Dimensional Transoesophageal Echo has enabled more accurate visualisation and quantification of valvular disorders especially prosthetic mitral valve paravalvular regurgitation. However, validation of accuracy is rarely confirmed by surgical or post-mortem specimens. We present a case directly comparing different echocardiographic modality images to post mortem specimens in a patient with prosthetic mitral valve paravalvular regurgitation.
Brown
Martin R
MR
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Unit, The Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Road, Chermside, QLD 4032, Australia.
Javorsky
George
G
Platts
David G
DG