The evaluation of the degree of mitral insufficiency by selective left ventricular angiocardiography

The evaluation of the degree of the regurgitation through the mitral orifice by comparison of the left atrial and aortic contrast filling after the injection of contrast into the left ventricle is considered to be the best method available. Five stages with regard to how far the contrast has passed...

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Published inThe American heart journal Vol. 60; no. 5; pp. 691 - 704
Main Authors Björk, Viking Olov, Lodin, Herman, Malers, Elis
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Mosby, Inc 01.01.1960
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Summary:The evaluation of the degree of the regurgitation through the mitral orifice by comparison of the left atrial and aortic contrast filling after the injection of contrast into the left ventricle is considered to be the best method available. Five stages with regard to how far the contrast has passed into the aorta when the left atrium is completely filled with contrast have been established. The findings at operation in 13 cases were in agreement with our evaluations. We are convinced that in cases in which the left atrium is completely filled when the contrast has reached only the top of the aortic arch, or not that far, no closed operation should be performed on the mitral valves.
ISSN:0002-8703
1097-6744
DOI:10.1016/0002-8703(60)90352-5