Mitral regurgitation: quantification with 16-detector row CT--initial experience

Publication

Mitral regurgitation: quantification with 16-detector row CT--initial experience

Journal Paper/Review - Dec 21, 2005

Alkadhi Hatem, Wildermuth Simon, Bettex Dominique A, Plass André, Baumert Bernhard, Leschka Sebastian, Desbiolles Lotus, Marincek Borut, Boehm Thomas

Citation

Alkadhi H, Wildermuth S, Bettex D, Plass A, Baumert B, Leschka S, Desbiolles L, Marincek B, Boehm T. Mitral regurgitation: quantification with 16-detector row CT--initial experience. Radiology 2005; 238:454-63.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Radiology 2005; 238

Publication Date

Dec 21, 2005

Issn Print

0033-8419

Pages

454-63

Brief description/objective

To prospectively determine if retrospectively electrocardiographic (ECG)-gated multi-detector row computed tomography (CT) with a 16-detector row CT scanner can depict mitral regurgitation and enable quantification of the severity of the disease.