Comparison between transthoracic echocardiography and transoesophageal echocardiography in the diagnosis of acute aortic dissection from an emergency perspective. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Comparison between transthoracic echocardiography and transoesophageal echocardiography in the diagnosis of acute aortic dissection from an emergency perspective. A systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundAcute aortic dissection (AAD) is a life-threatening medical condition with high early fatality. Therefore, a prompt and precise diagnosis, which can be achieved through invasive and non-invasive techniques is vital. Echocardiography, unlike MRI and CT, is accessible in emergency units and...

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Main Authors: Hany A. Zaki, Bilal Albaroudi, Eman E. Shaban, Baha Hamdi Alkahlout, Yavuz Yigit, Wael Elnabawy, Kaleem Basharat, Nood Dhafi Almarri, Aftab Mohammad Azad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
aortic dissection
emergency medicine
meta-analysis
point-of-care systems
ultrasound
echocardiography
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1283703/full

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