Title :

Initial Experience with the 4D Mini-TEE Probe in the Adult Population

Author(s) :

Papadopoulos, Konstantinos [Auteur]
Interbalkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki
Ikonomidis, Ignatios [Auteur]
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens [NKUA]
Coisne, Augustin [Auteur]
Récepteurs Nucléaires, Maladies Métaboliques et Cardiovasculaires - U 1011 [RNMCD]
Cardiovascular Research Foundation [New York, NY, USA] [CRF]
Institut Pasteur de Lille
Institut Européen de Génomique du Diabète - European Genomic Institute for Diabetes - FR 3508 [EGID]
Özden Kayhan, Özge [Auteur]
Tzikas, Apostolos [Auteur]
Interbalkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki
Fragakis, Nikolaos [Auteur]
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
P. Antoniadis, Antonios [Auteur]
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Vannan, Mani [Auteur]
Donal, Erwan [Auteur correspondant]
Laboratoire Traitement du Signal et de l'Image [LTSI]
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire [Rennes]

Journal title :

Journal of clinical medicine

Pages :

6450

Publisher :

MDPI

Publication date :

2024

ISSN :

2077-0383

English keyword(s) :

transesophageal echocardiography
mini-TEE probe
three-dimensional echocardiography
transcatheter interventions

HAL domain(s) :

Sciences du Vivant [q-bio]/Ingénierie biomédicale

English abstract : [en]

Background: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a vital diagnostic tool in clinical practice, particularly in transcatheter interventions where it aids in both pre-operative planning and intra-operative guidance. ...
Show more >Background: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a vital diagnostic tool in clinical practice, particularly in transcatheter interventions where it aids in both pre-operative planning and intra-operative guidance. Traditional TEE probes often require general anesthesia due to patient discomfort. However, the development of miniaturized TEE probes presents a promising alternative, enabling routine examinations and interventions with minimal sedation. This study evaluates the feasibility of performing a complete 2D/4D TEE protocol with the new 4D mini-TEE probe in the echocardiography department and its application in transcatheter interventions. Methods: This is a retrospective study that included 30 consecutive patients from two high-volume European hospitals (Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece, and Rennes University, France) that underwent TEE or transcatheter interventions. The new 4D mini-TEE 9VT-D probe (GE Healthcare) was utilized. The quality of the images and the tolerance of the probe were assessed in the cath lab during interventions and in the echocardiography department during routine TEE examinations. Results: Direct comparison of the 4D mini-TEE probe with the standard 6VT-D probe confirmed the excellent image quality of this new pediatric probe. Most of the patients required minimal sedation or local oropharyngeal anesthesia, with satisfactory tolerance reported. Most of the transcatheter procedures did not require general anesthesia and intubation, resulting in shorter procedural time. Both 2D and 4D imaging modalities offered adequate intra-operative guidance for transcatheter procedures. Conclusions: The 4D mini-TEE probe delivers exceptional imaging capabilities for routine examinations and transcatheter interventions without needing sedation. Its use reduces esophageal trauma and the need for general anesthesia, enhancing patient comfort and safety.Show less >

Language :

Anglais

Popular science :

Non

Collections :

• Récepteurs nucléaires, Maladies Cardiovasculaires et Diabète (RNMCD) - U1011

Source :

Harvested from HAL

Submission date :

2024-11-13T05:20:27Z