Visualization of the intracavitary blood flow in systemic ventricles of Fontan patients by contrast echocardiography using particle image velocimetry

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Flow patterns in univentricular hearts may have clinical value. Therefore, it is our objective to asses and characterize vortex flow patterns with Fontan circulation in comparison with healthy controls.</p> <p>Methods<...

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Main Authors: Lampropoulos Konstantinos, Budts Werner, Van de Bruaene Alexander, Troost Els, van Melle Joost P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
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Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/10/1/5