3D-ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY DEMONSTRATES EXCELLENT CORRELATION WITH CARDIAC MAGNETIC RESONANCE FOR ASSESSMENT OF LEFT VENTRICULAR FUNCTION AND VOLUMES IN A MODEL OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Magnetic Resonance (MRI) is the gold-standard for quantifying left ventricle (LV) volumes and ejection fraction (LVEF). However, MRI is expensive, not widely available, requires lengthy exam times, and is not a portable technique. We tested the hypothesis that 2D- and 3D-ecochardiography can