Incorporating three-dimensional echocardiography into clinical practice

J Echocardiogr. 2019 Dec;17(4):169-176. doi: 10.1007/s12574-019-00443-y. Epub 2019 Sep 11.

Abstract

Three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) has many advantages over two-dimensional echocardiography, such as (1) improved visualization of the complex shapes and spatial relations between cardiac structures, (2) improved quantification of the cardiac volumes and function, and (3) improved display and assessment of valve dysfunction. The aim of this review article is to focus on the current clinical utility of 3DE.

Keywords: Left atrium; Left ventricle; Right ventricle; Valve.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Valves / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Ventricles / pathology
  • Humans
  • Organ Size
  • Ventricular Function*