Doppler tissue imaging to predict myocardial recovery during mechanical circulatory support.

Vermes, E; Houël, R; Simon, M; Le Besnerais, P; Loisance, D · Ann Thorac Surg · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Bridge to recovery is a possibility for patients receiving mechanical circulatory support. However, no reliable factors exist to predict a sustained myocardial recovery. We report the use of a new technique of Doppler tissue imaging to document myocardial recovery in two cases with promising results.

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