Spontaneous echocardiographic contrast due to ductus venosus

Abstract

Spontaneous echocardiographic contrast is defined as a phenomenon of discrete reflections appearing in the cardiac chambers or great vessels. It has been associated with several conditions leading to microbubble formation or low blood flow. This is a report of a neonate with spontaneous echocardiographic contrast related to patent ductus venosus.

Keywords

• ductus venosus
• echocardiographic contrast
• neonate.