[Echocardiographic diagnosis of anomalous chordae of the left and right ventricles]
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Kardiologiia
|June 1, 1986
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Abnormal ventricular chordae were detected in 3.4% of patients and healthy individuals using echocardiography. This study discusses the diagnostic signs and differential diagnosis of these uncommon cardiac findings.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
- Cardiac Anatomy
Background:
- Ventricular chordae are fibrous structures within the heart ventricles.
- Abnormalities of these chordae are infrequently reported.
- Accurate detection is crucial for understanding cardiac function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of abnormal ventricular chordae.
- To describe the echocardiographic features of abnormal chordae.
- To discuss the differential diagnosis of these findings.
Main Methods:
- Utilized ultrasonic sectorial scanning and one-dimensional echocardiography.
- Examined 72 healthy subjects and 486 cardiac patients.
- Analyzed echocardiographic data for the presence of abnormal chordae.
Main Results:
- Abnormal ventricular chordae were identified in 19 subjects (3.4%).
- Findings were observed in both left and/or right ventricles.
- Echocardiographic characteristics were documented.
Conclusions:
- Abnormal ventricular chordae, though rare, can be detected using echocardiography.
- Understanding their presentation aids in accurate diagnosis.
- Further research may elucidate the clinical significance of these findings.
Abstract:
Seventy-two normal subjects and 486 cardiac patients were investigated by ultrasonic sectorial scanning and one-dimensional echocardiography. An abnormal chorda of the left and/or right ventricle was detected in 19 (3.4%). Echocardiographic symptoms and differential diagnosis of abnormal ventricular chordae are discussed.