Title: Diastolic Rumbles in Normally Functioning Porcine Mitral Valves
Abstract: Fourteen of 22 patients (64 percent) with normally functioning porcine prosthetic valves in the mitral position had apical diastolic rumbles on phonocardiogram and by auscultation. Six (27 percent) had opening snaps. Factors necessary for the production of a diastolic rumble appear to Include central flow, a flexible stent, and the presence of biologic material. Clinicians should be aware that diastolic murmurs and snaps occur in the normally functioning porcine valve. Fourteen of 22 patients (64 percent) with normally functioning porcine prosthetic valves in the mitral position had apical diastolic rumbles on phonocardiogram and by auscultation. Six (27 percent) had opening snaps. Factors necessary for the production of a diastolic rumble appear to Include central flow, a flexible stent, and the presence of biologic material. Clinicians should be aware that diastolic murmurs and snaps occur in the normally functioning porcine valve.
Publication Year: 1978
Publication Date: 1978-02-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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