New perspectives of three-dimensional echocardiography in left ventricular assessment
Abstract
Left ventricular (LV) functional status assessment is the main indication for echocardiograpy (BchoCG) in adult patients. Due to complicated heart anatomy and its dynamic function, M-regimen and two-dimensional BchoCG ask for some geometry assumptions on LV form and function, resulting in measurement bias. When EchoCG data are necessary for making important and costly health decisions, more precise and reproducible methods of ultrasound diagnostics are requested. Three-dimensional (3D) EchoCG has been available for years, but demanding complicated reconstructive methods (trans-esophageal EchoCG included). Recent advances in computer image processing and sensor production have made real-time transthoracic 3D EchoCG a clinically available method. At the same time, 3D data set analyzing programs become available. This combination of modern equipment and software facilitates precise analysis of TV morphology and function. Therefore, EchoCG is a method of choice in non-invasive LV assessment.
About the Authors
S. T. Matskeplishvili
A.N. Bakoulev Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yu. I. Buziashvili
A.N. Bakoulev Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Matskeplishvili S.T., Buziashvili Yu.I. New perspectives of three-dimensional echocardiography in left ventricular assessment. Cardiovascular Therapy and Prevention. 2006;5(8):60-69. (In Russ.)
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