Diagnostic accuracy of transthoracic echocardiography for the identification of proximal aortic dissection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the performance of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for diagnosis of proximal aortic dissections based on the identification of specific sonographic features. A systematic literature search of major databases was conducted on human studies investigating the diagnostic accuracy of TTE for proximal aortic dissection. The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. The quality of studies was evaluated using Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2 tool. Data were gathered for the following sonographic findings: intimal flap, tear, or intramural hematoma; enlargement of aortic root or widening of aortic walls; aortic valve regurgitation; or pericardial effusion. Sensitivity, s

SUBMITTER: Sutarjono B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10090068 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature