Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2920756 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2010 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The introduction of a second-generation contrast agent into clinical workflow in a hospital echocardiography department resulted in a statistically significant improvement in endocardial definition, and safely provided diagnostic imaging in cases which were otherwise non-diagnostic. Inter-observer variability was reduced, and diagnostic yield increased. These results reflect previously published data, and indicate that contrast echocardiography is feasible in Australian clinical practice.
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Authors
Christian FRACP, Tau FRACP, Cathy DMU, Natalie BExSci, Russell FRACP, Darryl FRACP, David FRACP FESC,