Why the study?
Does percutaneous myocardial biopsy of the left ventricle provide adequate diagnostic information safely in patients with suspected heart disease?
Population
198 patients with closed chests undergoing percutaneous punch biopsies of the left ventricle at the…
Design
Case_series
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Left ventricular biopsy yields adequate specimens in most patients; leaves open its diagnostic utility and safety in suspected heart disease.
Does percutaneous myocardial biopsy of the left ventricle provide adequate diagnostic information safely in patients with suspected heart disease?
Percutaneous myocardial biopsy of the left ventricle is feasible and provides adequate diagnostic specimens in the vast majority of patients, though it carries risks such as cardiac tamponade.
Shirey et al. (1972) studied this question.
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