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Contrast echocardiography in clinical practice

Aim. To discuss different types of contrastTo look at indications

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Contrast echocardiography in clinical practice

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    1. Contrast echocardiography in clinical practice Joanne Cusack

    2. Aim To discuss different types of contrast To look at indications & contraindications To be aware of possible side effects Case studies

    3. Pharmacological contrast Echogen, Sonovue, Levovist, Optison, Sonazoid, Luminity Composition can be: albumin, polymer, phospholipid, surfactant, galactose With: SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride), air, PFC (perfluorocarbon), nitrogen, PFP (perfluoropropane) What ones are currently in use? Anything else to say? Luminity withdrawn from Europe still US Optison re-introduced last yearWhat ones are currently in use? Anything else to say? Luminity withdrawn from Europe still US Optison re-introduced last year

    4. Agitated saline PFO screening ? Left SVC

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