학술논문
Contrast transesophageal three-dimensional echocardiographic imaging for patent foramen ovale: a needful role?
Document Type
Case Study
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Source
Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease; 2020, Vol. 90 Issue 4, p608-611, 4p
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ISSN
11220643
Abstract
The article presents a case study related to 55-year-old male admitted for cardiogenic embolic ischemic stroke work up including transthoracic (TT) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) contrast study. Topics include the management of patent foramen ovale (PFO) still remains controversial, and the PFO size and the shunt has paramount importance for further management.