Echocardiographic Study of the Coronary Sinus in the Indeterminate Form of Chagas Disease
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 51(6): 827-830, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
We investigated the occurrence of coronary sinus abnormalities in the indeterminate form of Chagas disease (CD).METHODS:
Differences between the maximum and minimum diameters of the coronary sinus (∆%) on echocardiography were evaluated in individuals with the indeterminate form of CD (n=14) and those without (n=16) CD. The association of the difference with abnormalities detected by echocardiography and myocardial scintigraphy was assessed.RESULTS:
The mean Δ% values did not differ significantly between the groups. There was no correlation of the measurements with echocardiographic and myocardial scintigraphy findings.CONCLUSIONS:
The coronary sinus evaluation revealed no differences between the groups.Key words
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Main subject:
Chagas Cardiomyopathy
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Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
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Coronary Sinus
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2018
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Article