Why the study?
Despite growing clinical use, the accuracy of 3DE had not been evaluated on a large scale, leaving it unclear whether it offers advantages over traditional 2D methods for measuring LV volumes and EF.
Does 3-dimensional echocardiography provide more accurate and precise measurements of left ventricular volumes and ejection fraction compared to 2-dimensional echocardiography?
Does 3-dimensional echocardiography provide more accurate and precise measurements of left ventricular volumes and ejection fraction compared to 2-dimensional echocardiography?
Although 3-dimensional echocardiography underestimates left ventricular volumes compared to cardiac magnetic resonance, it is significantly more accurate and precise than traditional 2-dimensional echocardiography.
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Improved LV quantification with 3DE versus 2D warrants consideration in clinical labs; leaves open demonstration of superior patient outcomes.
Dorosz et al. (2012) studied this question.
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