Premature opening of the pulmonary valve in right ventricular myocardial infarction

Legrand, V.; Rigo, P.

Acta Cardiologica 36(4): 289-293

1981


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5385
PMID: 6974945
Document Number: 176039
An echocardiogram performed in a patient with a large right ventricular infarction reveals a premature opening of the posterior leaflet of the pulmonic valve. This opening appears initiated by the atrial contraction and its clinical and pathophysiological significance is discussed. We conclude that perturbations of the pulmonary valvular motion can occur during right ventricular infarction and reflect a profound alteration in phasic right ventricular flow.

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