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January 1, 2023
The pericardium is a unique sac surrounding the heart. The pericardium can be affected by infection, malignancy, inflammation, constriction, distention with fluid, or congenital absence. Diagnosis of pericardial disease can include pericardiocentesis, peri ...
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January 1, 2018
The mitral valve is the most easily recognized moving structure in the heart. Because of its rapid back and forth motion, the mitral valve serves as “home base” for almost all echocardiographic examinations. When the transducer is directed posteriorly from ...
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December 1, 2009
The mitral valve is the most easily recognized moving structure in the heart. Because of its rapid to and fro motion, the mitral valve serves as home base for almost all echocardiographic examinations. When the transducer is directed posteriorly from the c ...
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