Why the study?
What is the incidence of spontaneous echo contrast in Indian patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis in normal sinus rhythm, and what are its clinical and echocardiographic associations?
Population
89 consecutive Indian patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis who were in normal sinus rhythm
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support TEE for risk stratification in rheumatic MS with sinus rhythm; leaves open whether anticoagulation improves outcomes.
What is the incidence of spontaneous echo contrast in Indian patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis in normal sinus rhythm, and what are its clinical and echocardiographic associations?
Multiplane transoesophageal echocardiography reveals a high incidence of spontaneous echo contrast in Indian patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis in normal sinus rhythm, which is strongly associated with a higher risk of left atrial thrombus and embolism.
Kasliwal et al. (1995) studied this question.
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