PT251 Strain Analysis by Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Hispanic Cohort

The leading cause of death in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), predominantly acute myocardial infarction, stroke and congestive heart failure. Myocardial strain analysis by speckle-tracking echocardiography is a useful tool for the early detection of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Data regarding right and left ventricular strain in RA is limited.

Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: F. Hervert-Cavazos, J.R. Azpiri-Lopez, A. Ordaz-Farias, R.P. Vera-Pineda, A. Martinez-Moreno, J.A. Cardenas-de la Garza, M.A. Benavides-Gonzalez, I.J. Colunga-Pedraza, M.A. Garza-Elizondo, D.A. Galarza-Delgado Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research