Segal B L, Kotler M N
Cardiovasc Clin. 1978;9(2):343-55.
Expensive cross-section echocardiographic recorders have been introduced only recently in a small number of medical centers in this country. More information is needed to determine the sensitivity and specificity of this technique for the diagnosis of various cardiac abnormalities. In contrast, M-mode echocardiography is an accepted and routine laboratory procedure. However, the clinician should be aware of the problems of technique and interpretation so that information obtained can be correctly utilized in relation to the clinical setting. The physician should assume a flexible attitude in this expanding field, and rigid dogmatic criteria should be avoided. Only in this way will echocardiography develop and be used to fullest advantage in clinical medicine.
昂贵的横截面超声心动图记录仪直到最近才在该国少数医疗中心被采用。需要更多信息来确定该技术对各种心脏异常诊断的敏感性和特异性。相比之下，M型超声心动图是一种被认可的常规实验室检查方法。然而，临床医生应意识到技术和解读方面的问题，以便所获得的信息能在临床环境中得到正确利用。在这个不断发展的领域，医生应采取灵活的态度，避免僵化的教条标准。只有这样，超声心动图才能得到发展并在临床医学中发挥最大优势。
