Comparison of B-mode and echo tracking methods of assessing flow-mediated dilation

Aaron S Kelly, Daniel R. Kaiser, Donald R Dengel, Alan J. Bank

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare B-mode and echo tracking methods to assess endothelium-dependent flow-mediated dilation (FMD). Baseline brachial artery diameter, 60-s post cuff release diameter and FMD percent were assessed in 17 normal, healthy individuals using both techniques. Mean values for baseline diameter, 60-s diameter and FMD for M-mode were 3.83 ± 0.69 mm, 4.06 ± 0.66 mm and 6.35 ± 3.98%, respectively. Mean values for baseline diameter, 60-s diameter and FMD for B-mode were 3.75 ± 0.65 mm, 4.00 ± 0.63 mm and 6.91 ± 2.85%, respectively. Results, as displayed by Bland-Altman graphs, indicate a strong agreement between B-mode and echo tracking methods of assessing brachial artery diameter changes via FMD. (E-mail: [email protected])

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1447-1449
Number of pages3
JournalUltrasound in Medicine and Biology
Volume30
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2004

Keywords

  • B-mode
  • Echo tracking
  • Flow-mediated dilation
  • Ultrasound

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