The test of choice to detect perivalvular abscesses?
PERIVALVULAR INFECTION This complication, which is most common with aoic valve infection. Trans-esophageal Echo (TEE) with color Doppler is the test of choice It is rapid,noninvasive with excellent specificity for vegetations as the transducer in esophagus is in close proximity to the aoic root and septum
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TEE with color Doppler
Cardiovascular Radiology