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Open Access 01-01-2007 | Review

Ultrasound Imaging Versus Morphopathology in Cardiovascular Diseases: The Heart Failure

Authors: Giorgio Baroldi, Riccardo Bigi, Lauro Cortigiani

Published in: Cardiovascular Ultrasound | Issue 1/2007

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Abstract

This review article summarizes the results of histopathological studies to assess heart failure in humans. Different histopathological features underlying the clinical manifestations of heart failure are reviewed. In addition, the present role of echocardiographic techniques in assessing the failing heart is briefly summarized.
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Metadata
Title
Ultrasound Imaging Versus Morphopathology in Cardiovascular Diseases: The Heart Failure
Authors
Giorgio Baroldi
Riccardo Bigi
Lauro Cortigiani
Publication date
01-01-2007
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Cardiovascular Ultrasound / Issue 1/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1476-7120
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-7120-5-5

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