Arq Bras Cardiol: Imagem cardiovasc. 2022; 35(3): eabc279
Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography in Native Valve Endocarditis: A Case Report and Similarities Between Echocardiography and Surgical Findings
DOI: 10.47593/2675-312X/20223503eabc279
Abstract
Native valve bacterial endocarditis is an uncommon, complex, and highly morbid disease that requires prolonged clinical treatment and challenging surgical interventions. Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography are paramount assessment tools whose findings are included in the diagnostic criteria. Three-dimensional echocardiography shows further realistic imaging details. Here we present a case demonstrating the role of echocardiography in the diagnosis of endocarditis and the identification of its complications to show how advanced imaging techniques may have a remarkable resemblance with in vivo surgical findings.
Keywords: Echocardiography; Endocarditis; Mitral Valve; Three-Dimensional
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