Use of transillumination echocardiography in the assessment and diagnosis of bicuspid aortic valve

Bicuspid aortic valve is the most common congenital heart defect. Transthoracic echocardiogram is the initial tool to assess and diagnose this condition, however, transesophageal echocardiogram with 3D modalities, including transillumination have a better anatomical and functional evaluation of the...

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Published in:Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2024, Vol.41 (1), p.e15739-e15739
Main Authors: Martinez-Dominguez, Pavel, Luna-Alcala, Santiago, Guerra, Enrique C, Espinola-Zavaleta, Nilda
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Bicuspid aortic valve is the most common congenital heart defect. Transthoracic echocardiogram is the initial tool to assess and diagnose this condition, however, transesophageal echocardiogram with 3D modalities, including transillumination have a better anatomical and functional evaluation of the valve, allowing to classify the bicuspid aortic valve according to the position of the raphe and assess the main vessels for complications or exclude other cardiovascular diseases.
ISSN:1540-8175
DOI:10.1111/echo.15739