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Published in: Cardiovascular Ultrasound 1/2005

Open Access 01-12-2005 | Review

Ultrasound imaging versus morphopathology in cardiovascular diseases. Myocardial cell damage

Authors: Giorgio Baroldi, Riccardo Bigi, Lauro Cortigiani

Published in: Cardiovascular Ultrasound | Issue 1/2005

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Abstract

This review article summarizes the results of histopathological and clinical imaging studies to assess myocardial necrosis in humans. Different histopathological features of myocardial cell necrosis are reviewed. In addition, the present role of echocardiographic techniques in assessing irreversible myocardial damage is briefly summarized.
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Metadata
Title
Ultrasound imaging versus morphopathology in cardiovascular diseases. Myocardial cell damage
Authors
Giorgio Baroldi
Riccardo Bigi
Lauro Cortigiani
Publication date
01-12-2005
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Cardiovascular Ultrasound / Issue 1/2005
Electronic ISSN: 1476-7120
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-7120-3-32

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