Key result
Contrast echocardiography linked to ~53% more well-visualized LV segments versus conventional 2D echocardiography.
Why the study?
The assessment of LV volumes and function is challenging in patients with poor acoustic windows using conventional two-dimensional echocardiography, necessitating evaluation of contrast echocardiography.
Does contrast echocardiography improve the visualization of left ventricular segments and assessment of function compared to conventional two-dimensional echocardiography in patients with poor acoustic windows?
Observational (n=50)
Does contrast echocardiography improve the visualization of left ventricular segments and assessment of function compared to conventional two-dimensional echocardiography in patients with poor acoustic windows?
Absolute Event Rate: 16.26% vs 10.66%
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The use of intravenous contrast during echocardiography significantly improves endocardial border delineation and diagnostic yield in patients with technically difficult acoustic windows.
Parekh et al. (2019) conducted an observational in Poor echocardiographic image quality (n=50). Contrast echocardiography (SonoVue) vs. Conventional two-dimensional echocardiography was evaluated on Number of well-visualized myocardial segments per patient. Contrast echocardiography significantly improved the average number of well-visualized left ventricular segments per patient from 10.66 to 16.26 compared to conventional 2D echocardiography.
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