Pretest Score for Predicting Microbubble Contrast Agent Use in Stress Echocardiography: A Method to Increase Efficiency in the Echo Laboratory

Background. In stress echocardiography, contrast agents are used selectively to improve endocardial border definition. Early identification of candidates may facilitate use of these agents in small and medium volume laboratories where resources are limited. Methods. We studied 15232 patients who un...

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Main Authors: Mathieu Bernier, Sahar S. Abdelmoneim, Stuart Moir, Robert B. McCully, Patricia A. Pellikka, Sharon L. Mulvagh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2009-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2009/308486
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