Abstract
Coronary heart disease is one of the most commonly encountered diseases for the cardiologist. Three-dimensional echocardiography has shown its potential in accurate evaluation of volumes and function of the ventricles, in the analysis and quantitative measurements of regional wall motion abnormalities and myocardial perfusion territories using contrast agents. Initial experience indicates that three-dimensional visualization of the proximal segments of the coronary arteries is possible. More accurate and reproducible measurements together with new physiologic parameters such as wall motion phase analysis, left ventricular curvature analysis for regional wall stress, and myocardial perfusion will provide additional information and allow us to address new clinical questions which are uniquely three-dimensional. Indeed, progress in cardiology has often followed new technologies especially when they provide a better insight into pathology and allow new questions to be answered. For these reasons, three-dimensional echocardiography will be an essential part of the clinical practice of cardiology in the future.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | A40 |
| Journal | Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | The 9th Congress of World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - Florence, Italy Duration: May 6 2000 → May 10 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics