Real-time three-dimensional echocardiography for left atrial volume assessment in Thoroughbred racehorses: Observer variability and comparison with two-dimensional echocardiography.

Francesca C F WorsmanZack J MillerDarren J ShawKaren J BlissittJohn A Keen

Published in: Equine veterinary journal (2021)

3DE assessment of LAV was reliable, suggesting suitability for longitudinal evaluation of clinical cases. Clinicians should be aware of differences in LAV measurements between observers. More defined measurement guidelines may improve repeatability.

Keyphrases

left atrial
left ventricular
mitral valve
atrial fibrillation
computed tomography
pulmonary hypertension
palliative care
heart failure
catheter ablation
cross sectional
clinical practice