Abstract
The degree of reliability of angiographic documents for analysis depends on several factors
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the film quality of the images (mastery of the techniques of radiological filming and development);
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knowledge of the enlargement factor (choice of a precise method for its measurement);
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certainty that no part of the ventricle or coronary arteries escapes observation (correct centring on the film, and panning, if necessary);
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the possibility of obtaining a complete spatial representation of the left ventricle (LV) (LV filmed in two complementary projections, and simultaneously, if possible — that is, preferably with a biplanar system;
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certainty that all arterial segments are clear, in at least one projection, of any su- perimposition of an adjacent artery (sufficiently numerous projections and suitable angulations);
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lack of doubt about the atheromatous or vasospastic nature of a stenotic or occlusive lesion (judicious use of nitroglycerin);
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the validity of the methods of measurement chosen;
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and the vigilance, objectivity and competence (level of theoretical knowledge and degree of experience) of the person analysing the ventriculography and coronary arteriography documents.
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Amiel, M., Maseri, A., Petitier, H., Vasile, N. (1984). Angiographic Explorations: Critical Appraisal of Coronary Arteriography. In: Coronary Artery Diseases. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-69604-6_12
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