1. Contrast echocardiography: a practical guideline from the British Society of Echocardiography
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Reinette Hampson, Roxy Senior, Liam Ring, Shaun Robinson, Daniel X. Augustine, Harald Becher, Natasha Anderson, James Willis, Badrinathan Chandrasekaran, Attila Kardos, Anjana Siva, Paul Leeson, Bushra S. Rana, Navtej Chahal, and David Oxborough
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Ultrasound contrast agents ,Echocardiography ,Guideline ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Abstract Ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) have a well-established role in clinical cardiology. Contrast echocardiography has evolved into a routine technique through the establishment of contrast protocols, an excellent safety profile, and clinical guidelines which highlight the incremental prognostic utility of contrast enhanced echocardiography. This document aims to provide practical guidance on the safe and effective use of contrast; reviews the role of individual staff groups; and training requirements to facilitate its routine use in the echocardiography laboratory.
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- 2023
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