Abstract
Numerous mechanical prostheses are currently utilized for heart valve replacement. Fluoroscopy is a useful technique to identify prosthetic valves, to evaluate their function and to follow-up the patients' condition. Scattered and contrasting data, however, have been reported about the radiographic appearance of Bjork-Shiley heart valves. This study shows that each Bjork-Shiley valve model has characteristic radiographic features that can be readily determined by fluoroscopic evaluation, leading to easy and accurate non-invasive identification.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1514-1518 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | European Heart Journal |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 11 |
Publication status | Published - 1993 |
Keywords
- Bjork-Shiley valve
- Fluroscopy
- Sotin valve
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine