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The detection of cardiac tamponade by hemodynamic transesophageal echocardiography after left ventriculer assist device implantation.

Authors :
Kurşun, Mustafa
Nalbantgil, Sanem
Ertugay, Serkan
Engin, Cağatay
Yagdi, Tahir
Özbaran, Mustafa
Source :
Anatolian Journal of Cardiology / Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi. May2015, Vol. 15 Issue 5, p438-439. 2p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents case study of a 61-year-old patient hospitalized with the diagnosis of decompensated heart failure and given diuretic treatment. It mentions the hemodynamic transesophageal echocardiography (hTEE) technology used in the follow-up of postoperative patients in the cardiovascular surgery intensive care units. It adds the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21492263
Volume :
15
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Anatolian Journal of Cardiology / Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102826481
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5152/akd.2015.6044