Three-dimensional echocardiography using single-heartbeat modality decreases variability in measuring left ventricular volumes and function in comparison to four-beat technique in atrial fibrillation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Three dimensional echocardiography (3DE) approaches the accuracy of cardiac magnetic resonance in measuring left ventricular (LV) volumes and ejection fraction (EF). The multibeat modality in comparison to single-beat (SB) requires b...

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Main Authors: Abrahamsson Anna, Manouras Aristomenis, Shahgaldi Kambiz, Gudmundsson Petri, Brodin Lars-Åke, Winter Reidar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/8/1/45