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Does the ASE two-dimensional echocardiographic approach accurately estimate left ventricular mass and volumes compared to magnetic resonance imaging in controls and athletes?
Does the ASE two-dimensional echocardiographic approach accurately estimate left ventricular mass and volumes compared to magnetic resonance imaging in controls and athletes?
The ASE two-dimensional echocardiographic approach is an accurate method for estimating left ventricular mass and volumes in athletes compared to MRI.
Supports ASE 2D echo for LV assessment in athletes; leaves open prospective validation against outcomes.
We conclude that the ASE two-dimensional echocardiographic approach, when using magnetic resonance imaging as a reference standard, was the most accurate estimator of left ventricular mass and volumes in both controls and athletes.
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