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Left ventricular Gram

Procedure

  • Catheter crosses AoV using pigtail catheter

  • LV pressure assessed (EDP)

  • Bolus of contrast injected at set rate to assess LV function

  • Can assess MR

  • Measure AoV gradient (mean and peak-peak)

  • RAO 30 view on xray

​-shows inferior and anterior walls

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Normal function

HOCM

Severe MR

Takotsubu

Ventricular septal defect

Severe LV dysfunction

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