title: [Contrast media in ultrasonography: from synthesis to clinical use. The Sonovue example].
abstract: Ultrasound contrast agents are commonly described as microbubbles structures composed with a low molecular weight gaz (perfluorocarbon, sulfur hexafluor) surrounded by a stabilizing shell (phospholipids, albumin, etc.). This specific composition allows these microbubbles to be detected in the myocardium after an intravenous injection.
authors.affiliation: Bracco Research SA, Genève, Suisse. michel.schneider@brg.bracco.com
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schneider
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004452:Echocardiography; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D010743:Phospholipids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013459:Sulfur Hexafluoride / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D010743:Phospholipids; C420843:contrast agent BR1; D013459:Sulfur Hexafluoride