In order to bring you the best possible user experience, this site uses Javascript. If you are seeing this message, it is likely that the Javascript option in your browser is disabled. For optimal viewing of this site, please ensure that Javascript is enabled for your browser.
Did you know that your browser is out of date? To get the best experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version. Learn more.

MCE reviews & guidelines

Contrast Echo Box: Key Reference Library

Find out more about Contrast Echocardiography by exploring the Contrast Echo Box

 


Contrast echocardiography: evidence-based recommendations by European Association of Echocardiography

Senior R, Becher H, Monaghan MJ, Agati L, Zamorano J, Vanoverschelde JL & Nihoyannopoulos P.
Comment:
A comprehensive 18-page EAE-endorsed document outlining the evidence base for the use of contrast agents in all aspects of clinical cardiology.
Reference: Eur J Echocardiogr 2009; 10 (2); 194- 212

American Society of Echocardiography Consensus Statement on the Clinical Applications of Ultrasonic Contrast Agents in Echocardiography

Mulvagh SL, Rakowski H, Vannan MA, Abdelmoneim SS, Becher H, Bierig SM, Burns PN, Castello R, Coon PD, Hagen ME, Jollis JG, Kimball TR, Kitzman DW, Kronzon I, Labovitz AJ, Lang RM, Mathew J, Moir WS, Nagueh SF, Pearlman AS, Perez JE, Porter TR, Rosenbloom J, Strachan GM, Thanigaraj S, Wei K, Woo A, Yu EH, Zoghbi WA.
Comment:
A comprehensive 23-page document from the ASE providing a thorough overview of the principles of use of contrast agents and, similar to the EAE guideline, a summary of the evidence base supporting the use of contrast agents, including in the ITU and paediatric settings.

Reference: J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2008; 21(11); 1179-201

The clinical applications of myocardial contrast echocardiography

Rakhit DJ, Becher H, Monaghan M, Nihoyannopoulos P, Senior R.
Comment:
A BSE-endorsed supplement outlining the evidence base for utilising contrast agents for the assessment of myocardial perfusion (using MCE). Detection of coronary disease, assessing severity of coronary disease, post infarct imaging and viability assessment are all discussed.
Reference: Eur J Echocardiogr 2007;8(3):S24-9


Other topics related to Contrast