Key result
Contrast-enhanced echocardiography provides more accurate determination of left ventricular ejection fraction and improves correlation with cineventriculography and MRI than unenhanced echocardiography.
Why the study?
Does contrast-enhanced echocardiography improve the accuracy of left ventricular ejection fraction determination compared to unenhanced echocardiography?
Does contrast-enhanced echocardiography improve the accuracy of left ventricular ejection fraction determination compared to unenhanced echocardiography?
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The editorial highlights that while contrast-enhanced echocardiography improves LVEF accuracy, its routine clinical use requires further discussion regarding appropriateness.
Buck et al. (2005) conducted an editorial in Left ventricular function assessment. Contrast-enhanced echocardiography vs. Unenhanced echocardiography was evaluated. Contrast-enhanced echocardiography provides more accurate determination of left ventricular ejection fraction and improves correlation with cineventriculography and MRI than unenhanced echocardiography.
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