Key result
Two-dimensional contrast echocardiography allowed a definitive noninvasive diagnosis of atrial septal defects in 86% of adult patients, compared to 43% using M-mode contrast echocardiography.
Why the study?
Does two-dimensional contrast echocardiography accurately diagnose atrial septal defects in adult patients?
Population
14 adult patients with clinical and radiological signs of atrial septal defects
Comparison
Two-dimensional contrast echocardiography and… vs Regular two-dimensional echocardiography, M-mode…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support two-dimensional over M-mode contrast echocardiography for adult ASD diagnosis; leaves open prospective validation against catheterization.
Cross-Sectional (n=14)
Does two-dimensional contrast echocardiography accurately diagnose atrial septal defects in adult patients?
Absolute Event Rate: 86% vs 43%
Two-dimensional contrast echocardiography is a highly sensitive, noninvasive technique for diagnosing atrial septal defects in adults.
Grenadier et al. (1983) conducted a cross-sectional in Atrial septal defects (n=14). Two-dimensional contrast echocardiography vs. M-mode contrast echocardiography was evaluated on Definitive noninvasive diagnosis of atrial shunt. Two-dimensional contrast echocardiography allowed a definitive noninvasive diagnosis of atrial septal defects in 86% of adult patients, compared to 43% using M-mode contrast echocardiography.
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