American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 95, Issue 2 , Pages 295-297 , 15 January 2005

Is transesophageal echocardiography overused in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis?

  • Molly Thangaroopan, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Cardiology, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • ,
  • Jonathan B. Choy, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Cardiology, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationDr. Choy's address is: Division of Cardiology, 2C2, WM Health Sciences Center, 8440-112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7, Canada

Received 26 May 2004 ,Accepted 31 August 2004.

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PII: S0002-9149(04)01547-4

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.09.022

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 95, Issue 2 , Pages 295-297 , 15 January 2005

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