Why the study?
Does a two-dimensional echocardiographic algorithm accurately predict postmortem left ventricular mass in canines?
Does a two-dimensional echocardiographic algorithm accurately predict postmortem left ventricular mass in canines?
A novel 2D echocardiographic algorithm based on concentric truncated ellipsoids accurately estimates left ventricular mass in a canine model compared to postmortem measurements.
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Supports preclinical validation of 2D echo algorithms; leaves open human translation and clinical utility.
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