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Contrast echocardiography 1996. A review
H R Villarraga1, D A Foley, S L Mulvagh
1Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55906, USA.
Texas Heart Institute Journal
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Contrast echocardiography has advanced significantly, with new ultrasound contrast agents improving left ventricular imaging and myocardial perfusion assessment. This technology is nearing widespread clinical use for enhanced cardiac diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Significant progress in contrast echocardiography over the past decade.
- Growing interest in ultrasound contrast agents for enhanced signal and image quality.
- Availability of echocardiographic contrast agents for left ventricular cavity enhancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advances in contrast echocardiography.
- To highlight the role of ultrasound contrast agents.
- To discuss the clinical applicability of myocardial perfusion imaging.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent developments in contrast echocardiography technology.
- Analysis of the impact of ultrasound contrast agents on image enhancement.
- Evaluation of established and emerging applications in myocardial perfusion assessment.
Main Results:
- Echocardiographic contrast agents now available for intravenous injection enhance left ventricular imaging.
- Contrast echocardiography has a defined role in invasive myocardial perfusion assessment.
- New agents and technology are making myocardial perfusion imaging clinically applicable.
Conclusions:
- Contrast echocardiography has seen remarkable advances.
- Ultrasound contrast agents are crucial for improved cardiac imaging.
- Myocardial perfusion imaging via contrast echocardiography is rapidly approaching clinical reality.