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Subvalvular aortic stenosis: Comprehensive cardiac evaluation with dual-source computed tomography

posted by Hatem Alkadhi, M.D. | May 16, 2008
Hatem Alkadhi, M.D.

Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) represents a fixed obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) by an endocardial fold, fibrous tissue, or fibromuscular ridge. Echocardiography including color Doppler is the modality of choice to establish the diagnosis and to assess the extent and hemodynamic severity of SAS. We present imaging … Read more