In vivo radiographic appearance of the St. Jude valve prosthesis.
The St. Jude valve prosthesis has radiopaque leaflets which can be seen by cinefluoroscopy to determine their in vivo movement. Laboratory and clinical experience with visualization of various components of the prosthesis is described.
D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging