Abstract:Objective: Normative values for left ventricular (LV) end-diastolic area (EDA) and diameter (EDD) for intra-operative transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) have not been established. We aimed to define the ranges of LV EDA and EDD for intra-operative TOE examinations in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Methods: A MEDLINE search for studies reporting LV EDA and EDD in patients undergoing CABG surgery was performed. Individual-level data set from 333 anaesthetised and ventilated… Show more
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