Fluoroscopy of prosthetic heart valves: Does it have a place in the echocardiography era?

Authors
Shapira, Y Herz, I Sagie, A
Citation
Y. Shapira et al., Fluoroscopy of prosthetic heart valves: Does it have a place in the echocardiography era?, J HEART V D, 9(4), 2000, pp. 594-599
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE
ISSN journal
09668519 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
594 - 599
Database
ISI
SICI code
0966-8519(200007)9:4<594:FOPHVD>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Fluoroscopy is the best method for delineation of the radio-opaque elements of prosthetic heart valves. It is the modality of choice for the validatio n and quantification of leaflet motion abnormalities, and for the identific ation of structural valve dysfunction. Normal values are shown. Echocardiog raphy and fluoroscopy may be seen as complementary diagnostic techniques an d, when used appropriately, may help to evaluate prosthetic valve function, integrity and associated complications.