Why the study?
Does live 3D TTE measurement of vena contracta area accurately quantify mitral regurgitation compared to left ventriculography?
Does live 3D TTE measurement of vena contracta area accurately quantify mitral regurgitation compared to left ventriculography?
Live 3D TTE measurement of vena contracta area provides accurate quantitative assessment of mitral regurgitation severity that is comparable to invasive ventriculography.
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May aid noninvasive MR quantification via 3D TTE; leaves open prospective outcome validation.
Khanna et al. (2004) studied this question.
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