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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2021; 9(30): 8974-8984
Published online Oct 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i30.8974
Published online Oct 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i30.8974
Figure 2 Transesophageal echocardiography of prosthetic tricuspid valve endocarditis.
A: 3D view showing a prosthetic tricuspid valve with an attached mobile vegetation (arrow); B: 2D multi-plane view showing (arrow) a bulky lesion prolapsing across the tricuspid prosthesis (asterisk); C: Color Doppler interrogation confirms significant prosthetic tricuspid stenosis (transvalvular gradients: 37/21 mmHg at 98 beats per minute). RA: Right atrium; RV: Right ventricle.
- Citation: Fava AM, Xu B. Tricuspid valve endocarditis: Cardiovascular imaging evaluation and management. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(30): 8974-8984
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v9/i30/8974.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v9.i30.8974