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Echocardiographic Evaluation of Atrial Communications before Transcatheter Closure
Published on: February 8, 2022
Case Report: Left atrial dissection after mitral valve replacement: intraoperative management under TEE guidance.
Mengyan Wang1, Fucheng Ji1, Jinfeng Zhou1
1Department of Anesthesiology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, China.
Left atrial dissection (LatD) is a rare cardiac surgery complication, often seen after mitral valve surgery. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) aids in its rapid detection and assessment, guiding crucial treatment decisions for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Left atrial dissection (LatD) is an exceptionally rare complication following cardiac surgery.
- It is comparatively more frequent in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery.
- Timely diagnosis and assessment are critical for patient prognosis.
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