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In Vivo Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Structure, Function, Perfusion and Viability Using Cardiac Micro-computed Tomography
Published on: February 16, 2016
Myocardial contrast echocardiography: a new tool for assesment of myocardial perfusion
Abstract:
Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography (MCE) is new emerging imaging technique for assessment of myocardial perfusion in patients with established and suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) with high accuracy, sensitivity and specificity. It has tremendous potential of evaluating the microcirculation impairment, especially with dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) which is the need of the hour. It may help in diagnosing the extent, reversibility component with appropriate drug, mechanical or surgical intervention. MCE is therefore is a promising and valuable tool for assessment of myocardial perfusion in clinical settings. This review article, provides an overview of the clinical evidence of supporting efficacy of contrast echo in assessment of myocardial structure, function and perfusion. Timely evaluation of CAD with MCE and subsequent intervention may help in reducing the cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality.
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