Details of 30 TOEs that changed patient management
| % of TOEs (n=30) | Number of TOEs | |
|---|---|---|
| Altered antibiotic treatment regimens | ||
| Reduced regimens by excluding endocarditis | 70 | 21 |
| Prolonged regimens by confirming endocarditis | 13.4 | 4 |
| Total | 83.4 | 25 |
| Altered antiplatelet therapy | ||
| Aspirin ceased as no cardiac cause for embolisation found | 3.4 | 1 |
| Total | 3.4 | 1 |
| Guided surgical management | ||
| Confirmed patent foramen ovale which were later closed | 6.7 | 2 |
| Allowed liver transplant by excluding intrapulmonary shunts | 3.4 | 1 |
| Aided the placement of an intraoperative pulmonary artery catheter | 3.4 | 1 |
| Total | 13.4 | 4 |