Fluoroscopy versus Transthoracic Echocardiography for Detection of Mitral Valve Calcification in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty
Abstract:Objectives: Rheumatic heart disease remains a significant problem in developing countries, with mitral stenosis (MS) being a frequent manifestation. The objective of this study was to compare transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) findings of mitral valve calcification with fluoroscopy.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the department of adult cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Karachi. All patients were candidates for percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplas… Show more
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