Unequivocal interpretation of dobutamine stress echocardiography in low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis by right parasternal view

Echocardiography. 2022 Jan;39(1):136-139. doi: 10.1111/echo.15277. Epub 2021 Dec 18.

Abstract

We present the case of a 77-years-old man with aortic valve stenosis (AS) and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, in whom right parasternal view provided the best hemodynamic evaluation of AS severity during dobutamine stress echocardiography.

Keywords: Aortic valve stenosis; dobutamine stress echocardiography; low flow low gradient aortic stenosis; right parasternal view; transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Dobutamine
  • Echocardiography, Stress*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Stroke Volume
  • Ventricular Function, Left

Substances

  • Dobutamine