Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jan 2021
The Mitral Coaptation to Ventricular Septal Space: Two- and Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiographic Assessment.
To assess the dimensions and changes in the CSEPT (space between the ventricular septum and mitral coaptation point) before and after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and to compare patients with and without aortic valve stenosis (AS) undergoing cardiac surgery. ⋯ The CSEPT space is smaller after CPB and more so for patients with AS undergoing aortic valve replacement. Two-dimensional CEPT distances vary compared with 3D CSEPT distances. Additional study using Doppler analysis will elucidate the added value of 3D assessment of the CSEPT space.