Can transthoracic echocardiography be used to a greater extent in the diagnostics of infective endocarditis to avoid unnecessary transoesophageal examinations without jeopardising accuracy?
Abstract Background Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is usually the initial imaging modality, however transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is sometimes necessary because of its higher sensitivity...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Ultrasound |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12947-023-00301-z |