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Mechanical index

TANER ŞEN
Omaç TÜFEKÇİOĞLU
YAVUZER KOZA
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334–336
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By adjusting the MI, an echocardiographer can perform various contrast-specific imaging modalities during the same session.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Mechanical index (MI) is a measure of acoustic power.
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Key Findings & Data:It is generally omitted during routine echocardiographic imaging.
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Conclusion & Impact:By adjusting the MI, an echocardiographer can perform various contrast-specific imaging modalities during the same session.
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Mechanical index (MI) is a measure of acoustic power. It is generally omitted during routine echocardiographic imaging. By adjusting the MI, an echocardiographer can perform various contrast-specific imaging modalities during the same session.

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ŞEN, T., TÜFEKÇİOĞLU, O., KOZA, Y. (2015). Mechanical index. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, Cilt: 15 - Sayı: 4, 334–336. https://ajindex.com/articles/363515

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