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Accurate assessment of aortic stenosis with intravenous contrast.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16490735     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We came across an interesting case of calcific aortic stenosis in which severity was inaccurately assessed on two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiogram resulting in catheterization. Use of intravenous transpulmonary contrast agent enhanced the Doppler signal enabling better quantification of the transvalvular gradient. Use of contrast in such difficult to image patients is very useful in establishing a correct diagnosis.
Authors:
Girish Dwivedi; Michael Hickman; Roxy Senior
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  European journal of echocardiography : the journal of the Working Group on Echocardiography of the European Society of Cardiology     Volume:  7     ISSN:  1525-2167     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur J Echocardiogr     Publication Date:  2006 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-02-21     Completed Date:  2006-07-13     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100890618     Medline TA:  Eur J Echocardiogr     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  165-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middx. HA1 3UJ, United Kingdom.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Albumins / diagnostic use
Aortic Valve Stenosis / ultrasonography*
Calcinosis / ultrasonography
Contrast Media
Echocardiography, Doppler*
Fluorocarbons / diagnostic use
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Male
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Albumins; 0/Contrast Media; 0/FS 069; 0/Fluorocarbons

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