Why the study?
Does volume-rendered 3DE accurately estimate anatomic infarct mass based on dysfunctional left ventricular mass in a canine model of coronary occlusion?
Population
16 dogs undergoing coronary occlusion
Comparison
Volume-rendered three-dimensional… vs Anatomic infarct mass delineated by…
Design
Preclinical
Follow-up
3 hours after coronary occlusion
Authors
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Supports 3DE infarct sizing in canines; leaves open human validation before clinical use.
Does volume-rendered 3DE accurately estimate anatomic infarct mass based on dysfunctional left ventricular mass in a canine model of coronary occlusion?
Volume-rendered 3DE accurately reflects anatomic infarct mass by quantifying dysfunctional left ventricular mass in a canine model.
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