The diagnosis of valvular regurgitation (R) is usually based on clinical signs. Quantification conventionally requires catheterization (C). We have quantified R with cardiac blood pool scintigraphy (CBPS) and compared the results with those obtained by C. Regurgitant fraction (RF) determined by C was calculated with the technique of Dodge. Forward output was measured by thermodilution or cardiogreen dilution. The RF at CBPS was obtained by the stroke index ratio (SIR) minus 1-2 divided by SIR, where SIR is the ratio of the stroke counts of left venticle over those of the right ventricle. Stroke counts are calculated directly from the timeactivity curves. Each time-activity curve was obtained by drawing one region of interest around each diastolic image. The correction factor (1-2) was calculated from a large normal population. 22 patients had aortic R, 7 mitral R, 12 both, 8 patients had no evidence of regurgitation. RF of the patients with R varied from 27 to 71% (x = 42%) at C and from 26 to 74% (y = 41%) at CBPS. Linear regression shows a good correlation coefficient (r = 0-82). The regression equation is y = 0-93x + 1-8. No correlation was found between RF (CBPS or C)and the severity of R assessed visually from angiography. In conclusion: CBPS, a non-invasive method, allows easy and repeatable determination of RF and correlates well with data obtained at catheterization.
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