10: Mitral stenosis
CHAPTER 10Mitral stenosis Robert V. Kelly, Chadwick Huggins and George A. Stouffer The cross‐sectional area of the mitral valve is 4–6 cm2 in healthy adults. Mitral stenosis (MS) occurs when this…
18: Constrictive pericarditis
CHAPTER 18Constrictive pericarditis David P. McLaughlin and George A. Stouffer The pericardium is a two‐layered sac that encircles the heart. The visceral pericardium is a mesothelial monolayer that is adherent…
5: The atrial waveform
CHAPTER 5The atrial waveform David P. McLaughlin and George A. Stouffer A fundamental understanding of the atrial waveform is extremely important for anyone applying hemodynamics to patient care. Data regarding…
23: Coronary hemodynamics
CHAPTER 23Coronary hemodynamics David P. McLaughlin, Samuel S. Wu and George A. Stouffer Basic principles of coronary blood flow The coronary arteries are the first vessels to branch off the…
13: The tricuspid valve
CHAPTER 13The tricuspid valve David A. Tate and George A. Stouffer The tricuspid valve separates the right atrium (RA) from the right ventricle (RV). Its three leaflets are unequal in…
11: Aortic regurgitation
CHAPTER 11Aortic regurgitation George A. Stouffer The aortic valve separates the left ventricle from the aorta. In normal hearts, it is pliable, opens widely, and presents minimal resistance to flow….
12: Mitral regurgitation
CHAPTER 12Mitral regurgitation Robert V. Kelly, Mauricio G. Cohen and George A. Stouffer Patients remain asymptomatic for years with chronic severe mitral regurgitation (MR) before developing exertional dyspnea. In contrast,…
