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ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF CARCINOID HEART DISEASE
Mayo Clinic Arizona Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center
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Carcinoid heart disease (CaHD) is an increasingly recognized complication of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and carcinoid syndrome (CS). The article highlights the role of echocardiography as the primary diagnostic tool for assessing valvular lesions and chamber dysfunction in CaHD. It emphasizes the importance of echocardiography in guiding surgical interventions and postoperative surveillance. Additionally, it discusses the utility of cardiac computed tomography in evaluating coronary arteries and valve anatomy.
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