Why the study?
Does the apical view in 3DE improve visualization of heart chambers compared to parasternal and subcostal views in patients undergoing routine echocardiography?
Does the apical view in 3DE improve visualization of heart chambers compared to parasternal and subcostal views in patients undergoing routine echocardiography?
Apical views offer superior visualization for 3DE volumetric measurements of heart chambers compared to parasternal and subcostal views, suggesting no incremental value for routine assessment in the latter views.
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Apical 3DE views may suffice for chamber visualization in routine echocardiography; leaves open incremental value of parasternal or subcostal windows.
Ostenfeld et al. (2008) studied this question.
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