Vector flow mapping: A review from theory to practice

EchocardiographyVolume 38, Issue 8 p. 1405-1413 REVIEW Vector flow mapping: A review from theory to practice Martina Avesani MD, orcid.org/0000-0003-4970-4562 Department of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Pessac, France Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padua, Padua, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorBastien Degrelle MD, Department of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Pessac, FranceSearch for more papers by this authorGiovanni Di Salvo PHD, Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padua, Padua, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorJean-Benoit Thambo MD, Department of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Pessac, France Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, IHU Liryc, Fondation Bordeaux Université, Bordeaux, France Centre de recherche Cardio-Thoracique de Bordeaux, INSERM, Bordeaux, FranceSearch for more papers by this authorXavier Iriart MD, Corresponding Author xavier.iriart@chu-bordeaux.fr Department of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Pessac, France Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, IHU Liryc, Fondation Bordeaux Université, Bordeaux, France Centre de recherche Cardio-Thoracique de Bordeaux, INSERM, Bordeaux, France Correspondence Xavier Iriart MD, Secrétariat de cardiologie congénitale, hôpital cardiologique de Haut-Lévèque, Avenue de Magellan, Pessac 33604, France Email: xavier.iriart@chu-bordeaux.frSearch for more papers by this author Martina Avesani MD, orcid.org/0000-0003-4970-4562 Department of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Pessac, France Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padua, Padua, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorBastien Degrelle MD, Department of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Pessac, FranceSearch for more papers by this authorGiovanni Di Salvo PHD, Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padua, Padua, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorJean-Benoit Thambo MD, Department of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Pessac, France Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, IHU Liryc, Fondation Bordeaux Université, Bordeaux, France Centre de recherche Cardio-Thoracique de Bordeaux, INSERM, Bordeaux, FranceSearch for more papers by this authorXavier Iriart MD, Corresponding Author xavier.iriart@chu-bordeaux.fr Department of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Pessac, France Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, IHU Liryc, Fondation Bordeaux Université, Bordeaux, France Centre de recherche Cardio-Thoracique de Bordeaux, INSERM, Bordeaux, France Correspondence Xavier Iriart MD, Secrétariat de cardiologie congénitale, hôpital cardiologique de Haut-Lévèque, Avenue de Magellan, Pessac 33604, France Email: xavier.iriart@chu-bordeaux.frSearch for more papers by this author First published: 14 July 2021 https://doi.org/10.1111/echo.15154Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Background The interest in intra-cardiac blood flow analysis is rapidly growing, and it has encouraged the development of different non-invasive imaging techniques. Among these, Vector Flow Mapping (VFM), combing Color-Doppler imaging and speckle tracking data, seems to be a promising approach, feasible in adult and children population. Aim of the review The aim of this review is to give a historical perspective on the development of VFM method and a summary of the current algorithms and parameters potentially evaluable. Then, we will present the current state-of-the-art of VFM with an overview of clinical studies and applications of this technique. Volume38, Issue8August 2021Pages 1405-1413 RelatedInformation