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

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
Subjects:
Fontan patients
Vortex
Contrast echocardiography
Particle image velocimetry
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/10/1/5

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