Publications by authors named "Ayae Takada"
Article Synopsis
- Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) can occur in older patients without hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (non-HCM), even if pressure gradients are below 30 mmHg at rest.
- This study included 33 non-HCM patients and examined their LVOT using Doppler measurements before and after the Valsalva maneuver and an upright sitting maneuver.
- Results showed that 61% of patients demonstrated latent LVOTO after these maneuvers, with the sitting maneuver being more effective, particularly among those with a smaller angle between the left ventricular septum and aorta.
