What impact has epiaortic ultrasonography had on the risk of perioperative stroke?
Epiaortic ultrasonography has been found to have a significant impact on the risk of perioperative stroke. Studies such as Zingone et al. (2006) have indicated that the use of epiaortic ultrasonography is associated with a reduction of stroke risk in coronary artery bypass grafting patients. Furthermore, Gold et al. (2004) demonstrated that the use of epiaortic ultrasonography was associated with improved outcomes in coronary surgery, including reduced stroke risk.