Anatomic estimation of aortic stenosis severity vs “fusion” of data from computed tomography and Doppler echocardiography

ConclusionFusion of CT‐derived LVOT area with Doppler echocardiography results in a calculated effective AVA that is larger than the corresponding anatomic AVA. Therefore, adjustment of partition values may be warranted when using this approach.

Source: Echocardiography - March 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nikolaus Jander, Susanne Wienecke, Stephan Dorfs, Philipp Ruile, Franz ‐Josef Neumann, Gregor Pache, Jan Minners Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research