Basic concepts in contrast echocardiography
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https://doi.org/10.37615/retic.v6n1a15Keywords:
contrast, contrast echocardiography, echo boosterAbstract
The function of contrast agents is to intensify the ultrasound signal. Contrast echocardiography is performed in the assessment of regional and global left ventricular function, to discard trombus or masses, and for the assessment of myocardial perfusion.
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