Abstract
Although 2-dimensional echocardiography with adjunct intravenous contrast media improves endocardial visualization and enhances quality of spectral Doppler signals, widespread use of contrast agents has not occurred for various reasons. Results from this study indicate that discretionary use of contrast media will enhance endocardial and Doppler signal visualization scores without an impact on total procedure duration, lending credence to an argument for a lower threshold for discretionary use of contrast media.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 919-923 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine