Novel echocardiographic techniques to assess left atrial size, anatomy and function

Novel echocardiographic techniques to assess left atrial size, anatomy and function

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) and speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) have recently applied as imaging techniques to accurately evaluate left atrial (LA) size, anatomy and function. 3DE and off-line quantification softwares, have allowed, in compar...

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Main Authors: Cameli Matteo, Lisi Matteo, Righini Francesca Maria, Mondillo Sergio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Subjects:
Echocardiography
Left atrium
Three-dimensional echocardiography
Speckle tracking
Strain
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/10/1/4

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