title: Implementing contrast echocardiography in the laboratory.
abstract: Contrast echocardiography is an important and a significant addition to a modern echocardiography laboratory. Its successful implementation is dependent on a team approach between sonographers, nurses, and physicians. A practical plan is one that includes a proper understanding of indications, logistical matters, technical and performance standards, and reimbursement issues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Chicago Medical Center, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 5084, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. pdc24@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
authors.forename: Patrick D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Coon
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bednarz
authors.forename: Alan S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Pearlman
mesh_terms: D016477:Artifacts; D003287:Contrast Media; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D025401:Echocardiography, Stress / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / Q000191:economics; D007753:Laboratories / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics; D045423:Microbubbles / Q000592:standards; D018579:Patient Selection; D011216:Practice Management, Medical
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media