Contrast echocardiography: a practical guideline from the British Society of Echocardiography

Reinette Hampson, Roxy Senior, Liam Ring, Shaun Robinson, Daniel X. Augustine, Harald Becher, Natasha Anderson, James Willis, Badrinathan Chandrasekaran, Attila Kardos, Anjana Siva, Paul Leeson, Bushra S. Rana, Navtej Chahal, David Oxborough

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Abstract

Ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) have a well-established role in clinical cardiology. Contrast echocardiography has evolved into a routine technique through the establishment of contrast protocols, an excellent safety profile, and clinical guidelines which highlight the incremental prognostic utility of contrast enhanced echocardiography. This document aims to provide practical guidance on the safe and effective use of contrast; reviews the role of individual staff groups; and training requirements to facilitate its routine use in the echocardiography laboratory.

Original languageEnglish
Article number23
JournalEcho Research and Practice
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Nov 2023
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
RH has received speaker fees from Bracco (Italy)and Lantheus Medical Imaging (Boston). RS has received speaker fees from Bracco (Italy), Lantheus (Boston), GE and Philips. HB has received consulting fees from Lantheus and research grants, honorarium for presentation at Bracco sponsored workshop. AK has received speaker fees from TomTec Imaging Systems and GmbH for educational workshops and webinars. PL acknowledges previous research grant support from Lantheus Medical Imaging. PL is a founder and shareholder of Ultromics, an echocardiography healthcare company.

Keywords

  • Echocardiography
  • Guideline
  • Ultrasound contrast agents

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Advanced and Specialised Nursing

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