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. 2017 Mar 31;14(1):10–15. doi: 10.5114/kitp.2017.66923

Tab. V.

Predictive parameters which, diagnosed together, demonstrated a significant impact on the confirmation of atherosclerotic changes in epiaortic ultrasound scanning (EAS) and increased the risk of perioperative complications

Clinical/demographic parameter or imaging examination result in patients with EAS(+)
Female sex
Atherosclerotic changes in carotid vessels
History of stroke
Calcifications observed in transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)