31P nuclear magnetic resonance evidence of skeletal muscle metabolic abnormalities in mitral stenosis

Am J Cardiol. 1996 Sep 1;78(5):588-91. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(96)00373-6.

Abstract

We used in vivo 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to follow phosphorylated metabolites of dominant forearm flexor muscles during exercise in patients with mitral stenosis. The results showed that skeletal muscle metabolism during exercise is abnormal.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Exercise Test
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / metabolism*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / metabolism*
  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes*

Substances

  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes