Effect of Breast Sling Use on Transthoracic Echocardiographic Examination Time and Image Quality in Women with Large Breasts

• Published in: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand Vol. 98; no. 6; p. 589
• Main Authors: Punlee, Kesaree, Rochanasiri, Wandee, Chaithiraphan, Vithaya, Phrudprisan, Suteera, Nimmannit, Akarin, Udol, Kamol
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Thailand 01.06.2015
• Subjects: Aged; Breast - anatomy & histology; Echocardiography - instrumentation; Echocardiography - methods; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Pain - epidemiology; Pain - etiology; Patient Satisfaction
• ISSN: 0125-2208

Transthoracic echocardiographic examinations in women with large breasts are technically demanding and can lead to suboptimal image quality, excessive scan time, and cause pain and discomfort to patients. Evaluate the effects of self-made breast sling used during transthoracic echocardiographic exam...