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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2009-01-01
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Series: | Cardiology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2009/308486 |
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