Vector flow mapping: A review from theory to practice
Martina Avesani, Bastien Degrelle, Giovanni Di Salvo, Jean‐Benoît Thambo, Xavier Iriart
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The interest in intra-cardiac blood flow analysis is rapidly growing, and it has encouraged the development of different non-invasive imaging techniques. Among these, Vector Flow Mapping (VFM), combing Color-Doppler imaging and speckle tracking data, seems to be a promising approach, feasible in adult and children population. AIM OF THE REVIEW: The aim of this review is to give a historical perspective on the development of VFM method and a summary of the current algorithms and parameters potentially evaluable. Then, we will present the current state-of-the-art of VFM with an overview of clinical studies and applications of this technique.
Topics & Concepts
University hospitalMedicineLibrary scienceSurgeryComputer scienceCongenital Heart Disease StudiesCardiac Arrhythmias and TreatmentsCardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments