The complementary role of CT in the assessment of aortic valve replacement dysfunction
| CT | Echocardiography | |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic valve pathology | ||
| Calcification | +++ | + |
| Pannus | ++ | + |
| Thrombus | ++ | + |
| Vegetations | + | +++ |
| Leaflet perforations/tears | − | +++ |
| Valve dehiscence | + | +++ |
| Paraprosthetic regurgitation | − | +++ |
| Aortic root pathology | ||
| Perivalvular abscesses | +++ | ++ |
| Pseudoaneurysm | +++ | + |
| Prosthetic valve function | + | +++ |
| Coronary artery anatomy | +++ | − |
| Presurgical planning | +++ | + |
| Prevalve-in-valve planning | +++ | + |