Why the study?
Does 320-row MDCT accurately assess global left ventricular function and volumes compared to 2D-echocardiography in patients referred for MDCT coronary angiography?
Population
114 patients (68 men; mean age 62 +/- 13 years) clinically referred for MDCT coronary angiography
Comparison
320-row multidetector computed tomography with… vs Two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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MDCT may support adjunctive LV assessment during coronary CTA; leaves open prospective outcome validation.
Does 320-row MDCT accurately assess global left ventricular function and volumes compared to 2D-echocardiography in patients referred for MDCT coronary angiography?
Single heartbeat 320-row MDCT provides an accurate assessment of left ventricular function and volumes that correlates well with 2D-echocardiography.
Graaf et al. (2009) studied this question.
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