1. Traumatic Communication Between Aorta and Left Atrium Diagnosed by Transesophageal Echocardiography
by Mian A. Hasan, Mark Rorie, Sharon Stamper, Annette Smith, Gong-Yuan Xie, and Mikel D. Smith
Circulation
Volume 103(13):
April 3, 2001
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2. TEE of ascending aorta in longitudinal plane during systole.
TEE of ascending aorta in longitudinal plane during systole. A distinct flap is shown protruding into lumen above aortic valve, along with a disruption of posterior aortic wall (arrow).
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3. TEE longitudinal plane color flow Doppler view showing turbulent flow from aorta to left atrium through disrupted aortic wall.
TEE longitudinal plane color flow Doppler view showing turbulent flow from aorta to left atrium through disrupted aortic wall.
Mian A. Hasan et al. Circulation. 2001;103:
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4. A 45° left anterior oblique (LAO) aortogram showing opacification of left atrium (LA) after injection of dye.
A 45° left anterior oblique (LAO) aortogram showing opacification of left atrium (LA) after injection of dye. Ao indicates aorta.
Mian A. Hasan et al. Circulation. 2001;103:
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