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Down syndrome other imaging findings

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dildar Hussain, MBBS [2]

Overview

Overview

The radionuclide studies are used to measure ejection fractions and to investigate cardiac shunts and angiography for the assesment of blood flow, pressure, the hemodynamics of any defects and the anatomy of the pulmonary artery are performed.

Other Imaging Studies

Other Imaging Studies

  • The radionuclide studies and angiography are performed
  • Radionuclide studies are used to measure:
    • Ejection fractions
    • Investigation of cardiac shunts
  • Angiography for the assesment of:
    • Blood flow
    • Pressure
    • The hemodynamics of any defects and the anatomy of the pulmonary artery
References

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