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[Asymmetric septal hypertrophy. Echocardiographic and angiographic diagnosis]
Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|June 1, 1977
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Asymmetric septal hypertrophy can be reliably diagnosed using echocardiography, a safe and repeatable imaging technique. This method, when combined with biventricular angiocardiography, is optimal for detecting these cardiac lesions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
- Diagnostic Techniques
Background:
- Symptomatic asymmetric septal hypertrophy (ASH) presents a diagnostic challenge.
- Accurate and non-invasive diagnostic methods are crucial for patient management.
Observation:
- Echocardiography provides a reliable method for diagnosing asymmetric septal hypertrophy.
- The procedure is non-invasive and carries no risk to the patient.
- Repeatability of echocardiography allows for disease monitoring.
Findings:
- Echocardiography is the preferred diagnostic tool for symptomatic ASH.
- Combined with biventricular angiocardiography, echocardiography offers definitive lesion detection.
Implications:
- Echocardiography facilitates early and accurate diagnosis of ASH.
- Non-invasive monitoring aids in managing patients with asymmetric septal hypertrophy.
- This diagnostic approach improves patient outcomes by enabling timely intervention.
Abstract:
Three cases of symptomatic asymmetric septal hypertrophy are reported. The echocardiogram allows a reliable diagnosis; it entails no risk to the patient and it may be repeated during the course of the disease. Associated with biventricular angiocardiography, the echocardiogram represents the method of choice in detecting these lesions.