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TTE is more accurate than TEE in assessing bicuspid aortic valve morphology (sensitivity and specificity 0.86, 92% and 94% versus 0.57, 77% and 82%, respectively)
Cross also known as the 3-headed joint, they can be tricky when it comes down to rolling them, but nonetheless, they look cool
It has not been established exactly why this happens