Computer methods for myocardial contrast two-dimensional echocardiography

Myocardial contrast two-dimensional echocardiography: a complement to coronary angiography.

Rapid development of a new methodology is not altogether unusual in the current environment of diagnostic and interventional cardiology. Remarkable benefits might be projected, but scientists and clinicians alike must first develop an adequate understanding of the method's advantages and limitations . Myocardial contrast two-dimensional echocardiography represents a promising new diagnostic tec...

Myocardial contrast two-dimensional echocardiography: comparison of contrast disappearance rates in normal and underperfused myocardium.

A computer algorithm was developed and applied to measure brightness decay rates of myocardial contrast opacification observed with two-dimensional echocardiography (2DE). An agitated mixture of diatrizoate meglumine and saline (Renografin-saline) was injected into the left main coronary artery of 17 closed-chest dogs during the control state as well as after placement of an intracoronary plug ...

MYOCARDIAL BLOOD FLOW Myocardial contrast two - dimensional echocardiography : comparison of contrast disappearance rates in normal and underperfused myocardium

A computer algorithm was developed and applied to measure brightness decay rates of myocardial contrast opacification observed with two-dimensional echocardiography (2DE). An agitated mixture of diatrizoate meglumine and saline (Renografin-saline) was injected into the left main coronary artery of 17 closed-chest dogs during the control state as well as after placement of an intracoronary plug ...

Myocardial contrast echocardiography.

MCE has evolved from a laboratory tool to a clinical procedure. It would be wrong to consider it merely another tool for imaging of myocardial perfusion. As discussed, it allows physicians to bring physiology and pathophysiology to the bedside, providing a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms of abnormal findings in individual patients. MCE can provide quantitative measurements tha...

3D Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography