Key result
A new 3D echocardiography analysis method using long-axis images reduced analysis time for left ventricular volumes and mass to <5 minutes, compared to 20-43 minutes with the conventional method.
Why the study?
Does a long-axis analysis method for 3D echocardiography improve analysis time and maintain accuracy compared to conventional short-axis methods in patients?
Population
44 patients
Comparison
New method based on the analysis of the 3D… vs Conventional 'summation of slices' algorithm…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May expedite LV analysis in busy labs; leaves open prospective validation of accuracy and reproducibility.
Observational (n=44)
Does a long-axis analysis method for 3D echocardiography improve analysis time and maintain accuracy compared to conventional short-axis methods in patients?
A novel long-axis method for 3D echocardiography significantly reduces analysis time to under 5 minutes while maintaining accurate quantification of LV volumes, function, and mass.
H Kühl (2000) conducted an observational in Left ventricular function and mass quantification (n=44). Long-axis image analysis method for 3D echocardiography vs. Conventional 'summation of slices' algorithm (short-axis) was evaluated on Analysis time for volumes and masses. A new 3D echocardiography analysis method using long-axis images reduced analysis time for left ventricular volumes and mass to <5 minutes, compared to 20-43 minutes with the conventional method.
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