Quantitation of ventricular size and function: Principles and accuracy of transthoracic rotational scanning

Citation
D. Mele et Ra. Levine, Quantitation of ventricular size and function: Principles and accuracy of transthoracic rotational scanning, ECHOCARDIOG, 17(8), 2000, pp. 749-755
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY-A JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND ALLIED TECHNIQUES
ISSN journal
07422822 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
749 - 755
Database
ISI
SICI code
0742-2822(200011)17:8<749:QOVSAF>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Two-dimensional echocardiography is a readily applicable method for the qua ntification of ventricular volumes. However, it is limited by assumptions r egarding ventricular shape. Three-dimensional echocardiography has emerged as a more accurate and reproducible approach to ventricular volume and func tional assessment compared with two-dimensional echocardiography. We review the principles of transthoracic rotational scanning and its clinical appli cation for quantitative assessment of ventricular volume and function.