[Radioisotopic ventriculography in the evaluation of the ventricular function in Chagas' disease].
2009
Erasmo de la Peña Almaguer
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D002598
Chagas Cardiomyopathy
A disease of the CARDIAC MUSCLE developed subsequent to the initial protozoan infection by TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI. After infection, less than 10% develop acute illness such as MYOCARDITIS (mostly in children). The disease then enters a latent phase without clinical symptoms until about 20 years later. Myocardial symptoms of advanced CHAGAS DISEASE include conduction defects (HEART BLOCK) and CARDIOMEGALY.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D015635
Radionuclide Ventriculography
Imaging of a ventricle of the heart after the injection of a radioactive contrast medium. The technique is less invasive than cardiac catheterization and is used to assess ventricular function.
Ventriculography, Radionuclide
D016276
Ventricular Function
The hemodynamic and electrophysiological action of the HEART VENTRICLES.