Why the study?
Does RT3DE with semiautomatic surface detection improve the quantification of LV mass compared to 2DE, using cardiac MR as the reference standard in patients?
Population
21 patients
Comparison
Real-time three-dimensional echocardiography… vs Two-dimensional echocardiography and cardiac…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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RT3DE may improve LV mass quantification accuracy versus 2DE; leaves open whether adoption alters management or outcomes.
Does RT3DE with semiautomatic surface detection improve the quantification of LV mass compared to 2DE, using cardiac MR as the reference standard in patients?
Direct three-dimensional model-independent LV mass measurement from RT3DE images provides fast and accurate assessment of LV mass, superior to two-dimensional analysis techniques.
Enrico G. Caiani (2005) studied this question.
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