Type A aortic dissection during transoesophageal echocardiography: a case report
Albeit rare, TAAD could progress or <i>de novo</i> occur during TEE, especially in high-risk patients. Therefore, high alertness during TEE procedures is imperative. Moreover, in patients with AD and poor renal function, the risk of using TEE as an alternative diagnostic modality should be carefully considered.
Authors
- Li‐Tan Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6341-5735)
- Kuang-Chien Chiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7991-4298)
- Chih‐Yang Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6705-1177)
- Wen-Jeng Lee
- Chung-Yen Lee
Institutions
- National Taiwan University (TW)
- National Taiwan University Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytae413
- Primary Topic
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Taiwan University Hospital