The left ventricular chamber size and function appear normal.
The right ventricle also appears normal in size and function. No wall motion abnormalities are seen.
On the 2-chamber view, turbulent flow is noted in the proximal descending aorta. A dedicated image through this region confirms turbulent flow. A subsequently performed MR angiogram confirms an area of focal narrowing in the proximal descending aorta just distal to the left subclavian artery. Subsequently obtained velocity-encoded images demonstrate a gradient of 20mm Hg. through this region.
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(2008). Teaching File Case 27. In: Cardiovascular MRI in Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-090-2_35
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