1. Contrast echocardiography
Contrast echocardiography. These images show apical views of the left ventricle before (left image) and after infusion (right image) of an IV contrast agent (Definity). The improved visualization of the endocardial border, left ventricle cavity, and myocardium is striking. Contrast echocardiography is especially important in critically ill patients, so that the greatest amount of information can be obtained when conditions (positioning, equipment, personnel) are suboptimal.
Source: Chapter 6. Cardiac, Ma and Mateer's Emergency Ultrasound, 3e
Citation: Ma O, Mateer JR, Reardon RF, Joing SA. Ma and Mateer's Emergency Ultrasound, 3e; 2014 Available at: Accessed: January 13, 2018
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