Imaging modality | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (2D TTE)* |
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Three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiographyf three‐dimensional transoesophageal echocardiography |
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Transoesophageal echocardiography/three‐dimensional transoesophageal echocardiograph |
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Cardiac MRI |
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Cardiac CT |
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Positron emission tomography |
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*Two dimensional transthoracic echocardiography is initial test of choice for CHD.
CHD, carcinoid heart disease; RV, right ventricle.