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Transthoracic Echocardiography Using Second Harmonic Imaging with Valsalva Manoeuvre for the Detection of Right to Left Shunts
Eur J Echocardiogr 5:176-181, Clarke,N.R.,et al, 2004
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Article Abstract
TTE with Valsalva manoeuvre is as good as TEE in diagnosing shunts. Valsalva manoeuvre increases the size of shunt. Both techniques produce false negative results.
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