[Usefulness of two-dimensional echocardiography for evaluation of left ventricular aneurysm. Comparison with magnetic resonance imaging and intraoperative evaluation].

Unlabelled: Aim of the study was to validate 2D echocardiography (2DE) for quantifying left ventricular aneurysm (LVA). Assessment if the initial parameters of LVA size could predict the choice of surgical technique.

Material And Method: Group 1 consisted of 10 patients with LVA who underwent 2DE and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a reference method.

[Results of the treatment of vascular-induced impotence using PTA].

PTA was employed in 19 patients with impotency caused by vascular disorders. In 16 (84%) of the patients, potency was successfully restored. PTA treatment was applied only to those patients under 50 years of age in whom moderate and limited arteriosclerotic stenoses were diagnosed via DSA.