Subvalvular and Subvalvular Obstruction
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Course Details
Credit/contact hours: .25
Estimated time to complete: 15 minutes
Publication Date: Apr 21, 2020
Expiration date: Apr 21, 2026
Reviewed: Apr 20, 2023
Description:
Conditions other than hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or valvular aortic stenosis may be associated with obstruction and gradients involving the left ventricle and aorta. These conditions are less common than hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or valvular aortic stenosis. In this lesson, we will review the findings in the cardiac catheterization laboratory for subvalvular membrane and supravalvular aortic stenosis.
Note: This course is eligible for ACPE credit.
You Will Learn
- To interpret pressure tracings showing gradients associated with sub-aortic membranes
- To differentiate the hemodynamics of supravalvular aortic stenosis from valvular aortic stenosis
Method and medium:
Michael Ragosta III, MD
Dr. Michael Ragosta is an attending cardiologist at the University of Virginia Health System with a sub-specialty in interventional cardiology. His clinical practice includes complex percutaneous coronary intervention, myocardial infarction, valvular heart disease, structural heart disease, and general cardiology. Dr. Ragosta is the Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories at UVA and author of numerous textbooks related to cardiac catheterization and hemodynamic interpretation.
DISCLOSURE: This individual reports no relevant financial relationships with commercial entities.
