Bioeffects of albumin-encapsulated microbubbles and real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography in an experimental canine model

Myocardial contrast echocardiography has been used for assessing myocardial perfusion. Some concerns regarding its safety still remain, mainly regarding the induction of microvascular alterations. We sought to determine the bioeffects of microbubbles and real-time myocardial contrast echocardiograph...

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Main Authors: P.M.M. Dourado, J.M. Tsutsui, J.M.T. Santos, V.D. Aiello, W. Mathias Jr., A.F. Ramires, P.L. da Luz, A.C.P. Chagas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2006-06-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2006000600017