Roldán Francisco-Javier, Vargas-Barrón J, Romero CÁ, Vázquez AC, Erdmenger OJ

Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 147-151
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ABSTRACT

Echocardiography occupies an excellent place in the field of valvular heart disease study. Its presence is being increased in the catheterism and surgery rooms as well as in the intensive cares units. The ultrasound machines development has improved its technology and echocardiographic diagnoses has a greater repercussion in clinical decisions every time. The greater challenge than appears to us is to be able to have prepared enough professionals that know the tool, the physiopathology, the therapeutics modalities, and who can apply and take advantage of the new technological developments for a better cardiological practice.

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