Comparison of two-dimensional echocardiography methods of ventricular volume quantification to cardiovascular magnetic resonance in left ventricular volume overload

Assessment of left ventricular dilation plays an important role in the management of left ventricular volume overload lesions. Various echocardiographic methods exist, such as the 5/6 area-length and biplane Simpsons, but their agreement with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with chronic left ventricular volume overload from a young age has not been assessed. This was a retrospective review of patients with moderate or worse aortic regurgitation, mitral regurgitation, or ventricular septal defect who underwent both studies within 6months.
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research