Three-dimensional echocardiography: clinical relevance and application

The American Journal of Cardiology
S De CastroN G Pandian

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography has recently become a practical reality. It is now practicable to perform 3D echocardiography using transthoracic and transesophageal acoustic windows both in adults and children. The unique image projections that 3D echocardiography yields appear to have enormous potential for displaying intracardiac anatomy in exquisite detail. An important aspect of 3D echocardiography is its ability to supply accurate quantitative data without the use of geometric assumptions. In particular, coupled to contrast ultrasound agents, 3D echocardiography could be valuable in the assessment of myocardial perfusion abnormalities. Early clinical experience suggests that 3D echocardiography is likely to play a valuable role in the evaluation of various cardiac disorders, especially in cardiac surgery. In this section, we will review the use of volume-rendered 3D echocardiography in the diagnosis and assessment of cardiac disorders with particular emphasis on the clinical application of this new methodology.

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