Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in the evaluation of aortic valve destruction by endocarditis

Attila Nemes, Wim K. Lagrand, Jackie S. McGhie, Folkert J. ten Cate

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Abstract

Infective endocarditis remains a serious and complex disease with significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the clinical usefulness of 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography for the spatial assessment of aortic valve endocarditis. This case showed severe destruction of the aortic valve with perforations by endocarditis
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)355.e13-355.e14
JournalJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography
Volume19
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006

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