Diagnosis of left-ventricular dysfunction from induced sputum examination.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Sputum
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left