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

Ultrasound Med Biol. 2004 Nov;30(11):1447-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2004.08.019.

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.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brachial Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Brachial Artery / physiology
  • Endothelium, Vascular / physiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Regional Blood Flow / physiology
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vasodilation / physiology*