Contrast echocardiography 1996 : A review

Remarkable advances in the field of contrast echocardiography have been made during the last decade. Interest in ultrasound contrast agents that strengthen the backscattered ultrasound signal and improve image display has stimulated further research. Echocardiographic contrast agents providing left...

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Published in:Texas Heart Institute journal 1996, Vol.23 (2), p.90-97
Main Authors: VILLARRAGA, H. R, FOLEY, D. A, MULVAGH, S. L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Albumins - administration & dosage
Albumins - adverse effects
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiovascular system
Contrast Media - administration & dosage
Contrast Media - pharmacology
Coronary Disease - diagnostic imaging
Dogs
Echocardiography - instrumentation
Echocardiography - methods
Female
Forecasting
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Injections, Intra-Arterial
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Myocardial Infarction - diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonic investigative techniques
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Summary:Remarkable advances in the field of contrast echocardiography have been made during the last decade. Interest in ultrasound contrast agents that strengthen the backscattered ultrasound signal and improve image display has stimulated further research. Echocardiographic contrast agents providing left ventricular cavity image enhancement after intravenous injection are now available. A role for contrast echocardiography in the assessment of myocardial perfusion has been established within the invasive clinical setting. With the development of newer contrast agents and new ultrasound technology, myocardial perfusion imaging using contrast echocardiography after venous injection is no longer the unattainable "holy grail," but is fast approaching clinical applicability.
ISSN:0730-2347
1526-6702