Myocardial contrast echocardiography in the detection of coronary stenosis

Khim Leng Tong, Kevin Wei

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Abstract

The need for the capillary bed to maintain normal hydrostatic pressure results in capillary derecruitment distal to a stenosis during hyperemia. This pathophysiologic behavior is seen irrespective of the method by which coronary driving pressure is reduced. The functional consequences of the decrease in MBV are an increase in myocardial vascular resistance and a concomitant reduction in hyperemic MBF. These phenomena form the basis for the detection of CAD with MCE, which is a unique noninvasive tool that allows the separate assessment of both MBV and MBF velocity. Because of its excellent spatial and temporal resolution, portability, widespread availability, and relatively low cost, MCE should provide an attractive method for the noninvasive detection of CAD and for the quantification of stenosis severity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)233-251
Number of pages19
JournalCardiology Clinics
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2004
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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