The Diagnostic Utility of Transthoracic Echocardiography for the Diagnosis of Infective Endocarditis in the Real World of the Italian Registry on Infective Endocarditis

Abstract
The choice of the imaging modality (transthoracic [TTE] vs. transesophageal echocardiography [TEE]) for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis (IE) depends on different variables. Aim of the present study is to provide updated data on the diagnostic sensitivity and the clinical usefulness of TTE vs. TEE from the Italian Registry on IE (RIEI).The RIEI has enrolled consecutive cases of IE in every participating centre, evaluating diagnostic and...
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Title
The Diagnostic Utility of Transthoracic Echocardiography for the Diagnosis of Infective Endocarditis in the Real World of the Italian Registry on Infective Endocarditis
Published Date
Mar 12, 2013
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