Detection of Strands in Native Aortic Valves by Transesophageal Echocardiography

Prevalence and echocardiographic characteristics of strands on the leaflets of native aortic valves were examined. According to our data, the strands we found in 39% of patients are most likely Lambl's excrescences.

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Published inThe American journal of cardiology Vol. 79; no. 11; pp. 1549 - 1552
Main Authors Menzel, Thomas, Mohr-Kahaly, Susanne, Arnold, Katrin J., Kölsch, Bernhard, Kopp, Helmut, Spiecker, Martin, Wagner, Stephan R., Meinert, Rolf, Meyer, Jürgen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01.06.1997
Elsevier
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Aortic Valve - diagnostic imaging
Aortic Valve - pathology
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular system
Diagnosis, Differential
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Female
Heart Valve Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Heart Valve Diseases - pathology
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical research
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Ultrasonic imaging
Ultrasonic investigative techniques
Sonography
Human
Echocardiography
Exploration
Strand
Ultrasonic transducer
Aortic valve
Esophagus
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Summary:Prevalence and echocardiographic characteristics of strands on the leaflets of native aortic valves were examined. According to our data, the strands we found in 39% of patients are most likely Lambl's excrescences.
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ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(97)00193-8