Diagnosis of left-ventricular dysfunction from induced sputum examination.

Leigh, R; Sharon, R F; Efthimiadis, A; Hargreave, F E; Kitching, A D · Lancet · 1999

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Abstract

We have shown that the examination of induced sputum for haemosiderin-laden macrophages is sensitive and specific for detecting raised left-sided filling pressures associated with left-ventricular dysfunction.

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