Evaluation of patients with a HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device using echocardiographic particle image velocimetry
ConclusionsEcho particle velocimetry is safe and feasible for the quantitative assessment of intraventricular flow in patients with an LVAD. The intraventricular LV flow and vortex parameters are severely impaired in these patients.
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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