Real-time two-dimensional echocardiography is a promising, easily applicable, and non-invasive cardiac examination suitable for various conditions including acutely distressed patients.
Observational
An experience with a real-time two-dimensional echocardiographic system was presented. In this report a sagittal plane section, i.e., the section which was parallel to the long axis of the left ventricle was used. The two-dimensional section of the normal heart, mitral stenosis, interventricular septal defect (preoperatively and postoperatively), mitral prosthetic valve, pericardial effusion, and acute myocardial infarction were studied. Easy applicability, quick recording, and non-invasive nature of the procedure, make the indications widened including acutely distressed patients. We conclude that real-time two-dimensional echocardiography is one of the most promising cardiac examinations.
Tomoda et al. (Thu,) conducted a observational in Various cardiac conditions. Real-time two-dimensional echocardiography was evaluated. Real-time two-dimensional echocardiography is a promising, easily applicable, and non-invasive cardiac examination suitable for various conditions including acutely distressed patients.