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On-line multiplane transesophagoal echocardiography for balloon mitral commissurotomy

  • Cheng Wen Chiang*
  • , Long An Hsu
  • , Po Hsien Chu
  • , Yu Shien Ko
  • , Yu Lin Ko
  • , Nye Jan Cheng
  • , Ying Shiung Lee
  • , Pying Jing Lin
  • , Chau Hsiung Chang
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
  • Unknown

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Abstract

This study describes in detail the technique and results of on-line multiplane transesophageal echocardiographic guidance of balloon mitral commissurotomy in 150 consecutive patients with symptomatic mitral stenosis. The mitral valve area improved significantly and there were no in-hospital deaths, strokes, or emergency valve operations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)515-518
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of Cardiology
Volume81
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 02 1998
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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