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2222-0682 (online) |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems |
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Opinion Review |
Article Title |
Echo contrast medium: How the use of contrast echocardiography (ultrasound contrast agents) can improve patient care
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Invited Manuscript |
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Kevan English |
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Corresponding Author |
Kevan English, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, S 42nd & Emile St, Omaha, NE 68198, United States. keenglish@unmc.edu |
Key Words |
Ultrasound contrast agents; Echocardiography; Myocardial perfusion; Ultrasound; Left ventricle; Optison; Definity; Sonazoid; Lumason |
Core Tip |
The use of ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) during resting echocardiography can improve diagnostic accuracy by adequately assessing left ventricular (LV) function. Compared to standard echocardiograms, UCAs, when used, allow physicians to better assess regional wall motion abnormalities and LV ejection fraction. As a result, patients with LV apex disease can be accurately diagnosed without additional imaging. This consequently shortens hospital stays and improves patient outcomes. |
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2025-03-06 10:23 |
Citation |
<p>English K. Echo contrast medium: How the use of contrast echocardiography (ultrasound contrast agents) can improve patient care. <i>World J Methodol</i> 2025; 15(3): 100490</p> |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v15/i3/100490.htm |
DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v15.i3.100490 |
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