Key result
Two-dimensional echocardiography was successfully used to guide left heart catheterization by direct ventricular puncture, potentially reducing the risks historically associated with the procedure.
Population
A patient with mechanical valves in both the mitral and aortic positions
Design
Case_report
Authors
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May warrant consideration in select mechanical valve cases; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before practice change.
Case Report (n=1)
The use of 2D echocardiography to guide direct ventricular puncture for left heart catheterization in patients with dual mechanical valves may reduce procedural risks.
Havranek et al. (1995) conducted a case report in Mechanical valves in both mitral and aortic positions requiring left heart catheterization (n=1). Two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography guidance was evaluated. Two-dimensional echocardiography was successfully used to guide left heart catheterization by direct ventricular puncture, potentially reducing the risks historically associated with the procedure.
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