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.
Publication types
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Letter
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Echocardiography
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Female
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Hemosiderin / metabolism
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Humans
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Macrophages / metabolism
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pilot Projects
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Prospective Studies
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Sputum / cytology*
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Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / diagnosis*