Doppler Color Flow Imaging: A New Technique for Visualization and Characterization of the Blood Flow Jet in Mitral Stenosis

BIJOY K. KHANDHERIA, A. JAMIL TAJIK, GUY S. REEDER, MARK J. CALLAHAN, RICK A. NISHIMURA, FLETCHER A. MILLER, JAMES B. SEWARD

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Abstract

We used Doppler color flow imaging, a new noninvasive technique for mapping of intracardiac blood flow, to visualize and characterize the blood flow jet in 42 patients with mitral stenosis. Color flow imaging provides information about the direction of blood flow, its velocity, and the presence of turbulence. Although we found various jet configurations, most frequently the jet was centrally and apically directed and had a “candle flame” appearance (a central blue zone surrounded by hues of yellow and orange). The blood flow jet can be used to guide the positioning of the continuous-wave Doppler beam parallel to the blood flow; thus, the accuracy of the Doppler data can be enhanced. This new technology has promising potential for other clinical applications in cardiology.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)623-630
Number of pages8
JournalMayo Clinic proceedings
Volume61
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 1986

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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