Abstract
The left ventricle, with its thickened myocardial walls, unlike the right ventricle has no measurable geometric shape. It has a conical apex and its function quantification, needs intensive, 2D, 3D and M mode transesophageal echocardiography, which is described in this review.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S26-S34 |
Journal | Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2016 |
Keywords
- Echocardiography
- Intraoperative or intensive care setting
- Left ventricular global systolic function
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine