Open AccessValue of Contrast-Enhanced Echocardiography of Left Cardiac Chambers for Clinical Practice
Author(s) -
М Н Алехин
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
kardiologiâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.159
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2412-5660
pISSN - 0022-9040
DOI - 10.18087/cardio.2018.11.10198
Subject(s) - cardiology , perfusion , medicine , contrast (vision) , myocardial ischemia , ultrasound , clinical practice , ventricular function , cardiac function curve , radiology , ischemia , computer science , heart failure , family medicine , artificial intelligence
This literature review in devoted to the potential of application of contrast-enhanced echocardiography (CEE) for assessment of structure and function of left cardiac chambers. It contains based on current recommendations discussion of main indications for CEE and analysis of its possibilities in evaluation of perfusion of the left ventricular myocardium, detection of myocardial ischemia, and assessment of myocardial viability. Data on CEE safety and possible side effects associated with the use of ultrasound contrasts are also presented.