Publications by authors named "Elizabeth F McIlwain"
A 70-year-old male underwent transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal (TEE) echocardiography for a stroke. A bicuspid aortic valve was suspected by TTE, but TEE revealed a normally functioning quadricuspid aortic valve. A quadricuspid aortic valve may be more common than generally thought, as it may not be readily diagnosed by TTE, and may remain functionally normal.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInvestigate, Innovate, Incorporate - the 28th Annual Scientific Sessions Review.
J Am Soc Echocardiogr
November 2017
Article Synopsis
- - A pacemaker lead in the left ventricle is an unusual complication that can lead to serious blood clot events.
- - The document presents a unique case of a patient whose permanent pacemaker was implanted through the left subclavian artery and ended up in the left ventricle.
- - The case is supported by various imaging techniques including electrocardiography, chest radiography, thoracic echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography.