Cardiovascular Ultrasound (Jan 2007)

Ultrasound Imaging Versus Morphopathology in Cardiovascular Diseases: The Heart Failure

  • Bigi Riccardo,
  • Baroldi Giorgio,
  • Cortigiani Lauro

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-7120-5-5
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
p. 5

Abstract

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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.