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Cardiovascular Imaging
What are some TTE findings that suggest worsening function of a bioprosthetic AVR that would require further surveillance or diagnostic imaging?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Doppler findings of an increasing transaortic gradient; 2D findings of decreased valve excursion and increased cusp calcification.
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