Negative predictive value of multiplane transesophageal echocardiography in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis

200411 citationsJournal Article

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Adrian Wing‐Keung Law · McGill University

Abstract

Multiplane TEE is a highly accurate diagnostic tool with excellent NPV in IE. However, in a highly suspicious clinical setting for IE, a repeat TEE is still recommended to assess evolving echocardiographic features.

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Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus

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Published in: European Journal of Echocardiography

Volume 5, Issue 6, pp. 416-421

DOI: 10.1016/j.euje.2004.03.005

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Negative predictive value of multiplane transesophageal echocardiography in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis

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