Doppler tissue imaging to predict myocardial recovery during mechanical circulatory support

Authors
Vermes, E Houel, R Simon, M Le Besnerais, P Loisance, D
Citation
E. Vermes et al., Doppler tissue imaging to predict myocardial recovery during mechanical circulatory support, ANN THORAC, 70(6), 2000, pp. 2149-2151
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
70
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
2149 - 2151
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200012)70:6<2149:DTITPM>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Bridge to recovery is a possibility for patients receiving mechanical circu latory support. However, no reliable factors exist to predict a sustained m yocardial recovery. We report the use of a new technique of Doppler tissue imaging to document myocardial recovery in two cases with promising results . (Ann Thorac Surg 2000;70:2149-51) (C) 2000 by The Society of Thoracic Sur geons.