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[Doppler evaluation of porcine mitral valve dysfunction].
K Nakamura1, K Matsumura, G Satomi
1Department of Medical Cardiology, Tokyo Women's Medical College.
Summary
Doppler echocardiography effectively diagnoses bioprosthetic mitral valve dysfunction, identifying higher peak velocities and altered pressure half time (PHT) in malfunctioning valves. This technique aids in evaluating regurgitation and characterizing specific valve abnormalities.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
- Biomedical Engineering