Assessment of global left ventricular function and volumes with 320-row multidetector computed tomography: A comparison with 2D-echocardiography
2009; Springer Science+Business Media; Volume: 17; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1007/s12350-009-9173-y
ISSN1532-6551
AutoresFleur R. de Graaf, Joanne D. Schuijf, J.E. van Velzen, Gaetano Nucifora, Lucia J.M. Kroft, Albert de Roos, Martin J. Schalij, J. Wouter Jukema, Ernst E. van der Wall, Jeroen J. Bax,
Tópico(s)Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
ResumoMultidetector computed tomography (MDCT) has been demonstrated as a feasible imaging modality for noninvasive assessment of coronary artery disease and left ventricular (LV) function. Recently, 320-row systems have become available with 16 cm anatomical coverage allowing image acquisition of the entire heart within a single heartbeat. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of 320-row MDCT in the assessment of global LV function compared to two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography as the standard of reference.
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