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Assessment of valvular heart disease with Doppler echocardiography.
- Source :
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JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association . 10/20/89, Vol. 262 Issue 15, p2131-2135. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 1989
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Abstract
- The addition of Doppler principles to two-dimensional echocardiography has revolutionized the noninvasive evaluation of valvular heart disease. Doppler techniques allow precise measurements of blood flow velocity at different locations in the heart and great vessels, so that many aspects of hemodynamics can now be measured noninvasively. These techniques are particularly useful for the quantitative assessment of valvular stenosis; both valve areas and transvalvular gradients may be determined. Doppler echocardiography (particularly with color flow mapping) is also useful for the qualitative assessment of valvular regurgitation. By understanding the uses and limitations of Doppler echocardiography, physicians may now confidently follow up patients with mild or moderate valvular disease with serial noninvasive studies, avoiding the risks of cardiac catheterization in many patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00987484
- Volume :
- 262
- Issue :
- 15
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 119395820
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.262.15.2131