Anschnittsphänomen
| 10:17 Dec 9, 2013 |
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| 3 | phenomenon/artifact due to improper angulation/misalignment of the probe |
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| 3 | slice pattern |
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phenomenon/artifact due to improper angulation/misalignment of the probe Explanation: Misalignment of the ultrasound probe with anatomical structures/inadequate angulation of the probe in cardiac ultrasound can mimic (fake) aspects/images of anatomy and functional results (i.e. myocardial wall motility). An (allegedly) thicker (due to misalignment/angulation of the probe) myocardium suggests less motility/vitality in the observer's eye in comparison with a myocardium of (allegedly) normal diameter/wall motion. Thus, a wall motion abnormality can be detected. But on correct *probe alignment/angulation* there would be no abnormality seen. An artifact, just like Phil presumed... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 6 hrs (2013-12-09 17:01:28 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- in comparison *to* Apologies... |
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slice pattern Explanation: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=slice pattern&ie=utf-8&oe=... |
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| Reference: This may be relevant Reference information: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/german_to_english/medical_general/... |
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