Demonstration of the ascending aorta in infective endocarditis by intravenous digital subtraction angiography. Issue 3 (September 1988)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hunter, G J; Thomas, H; Treasure, T; Sturridge, M F; Swanton, R H
• Is Part Of: Heart. Volume 60:Issue 3(1988)
• Page Start: 252
• Page End: 258
• Publication Date: 1988-09
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1136/hrt.60.3.252
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-6037

Abstract

Abstract : Four patients with infective endocarditis were examined by digital subtraction angiography immediately before operation. In three a root abscess was suspected and the remaining patient was believed to have a false aneurysm at an infected aortic cannulation site. In all the cases digital subtraction angiography showed the structure in several projections and confirmed the presence of a cavity. Subsequent operation confirmed the site and nature of the lesions.