Contrast Microsphere Destruction by a Continuous Flow Ventricular Assist Device: An In Vitro Evaluation Using a Mock Circulation Loop

OBJECTIVES: Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is fundamental in managing patients supported with ventricular assist devices (VAD). However imaging can be difficult in these patients. Contrast improves image quality but they are hydrodynamically fragile agents. The aim was to assess contrast conce...

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Autores principales: Platts, David G., Bartnikowski, Nicole, Gregory, Shaun D., Scalia, Gregory M., Fraser, John F.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi 2017
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5572588/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28884121
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4907898

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