Novel methods to assess heart valve disease.
Future Cardiol
; 4(6): 583-92, 2008 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19804352
ABSTRACT
Optimal timing of surgery for heart valve disease relies on the accurate assessment of symptoms, lesion severity, cardiac function and the risks of disease progression. Recent studies suggest potential roles for new echocardiographic techniques, including tissue Doppler and strain imaging at rest or after exercise stress, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and biomarkers such as B-type natriuretic peptide. These techniques may identify patients at higher risk of symptomatic deterioration or adverse clinical events, and improve the cost-effectiveness and reliability of follow-up.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Future Cardiol
Journal subject:
CARDIOLOGIA
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
New Zealand