| Literature DB >> 32063782 |
Scott D Miller1, Daniel C Lee2, Bradley T Dollar3, Shawn R Schepel1, Alexander Shestopalov3, William C Culp1.
Abstract
Thromboembolectomy is often guided with fluoroscopy. For intracardiac and great vessel thromboemboli, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) can assess these thrombi, guide precise suction catheter placement, prevent intracardiac injury, and serve as a hemodynamic monitor. TEE can also be used to assess blood flow and thrombotic material reduction following embolectomy. TEE is a low-risk, high-value, real-time imaging modality that facilitates thromboembolectomy and increases patient safety.Entities:
Keywords: Chronic thrombus; suction-directed catheter; thromboembolism; transesophageal echocardiography
Year: 2019 PMID: 32063782 PMCID: PMC6988704 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2019.1673920
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) ISSN: 0899-8280