Layer ‐specific deformation analysis in severe aortic valve stenosis, primary mitral valve regurgitation, and healthy individuals validated against invasive hemodynamic measurements of heart function

ConclusionLayer‐specific myocardial strain (LSS) patterns differed in patients with severe AS, significant MR, and healthy individuals with highest values in MR. Strain irrespective of layer assessed was associated with LV wall stress but seemed less related to contractility and unrelated to stroke work in the setting of normal LVEF.

Source: Echocardiography - January 21, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rine Bakkestr øm, Nicolaj L. Christensen, Emil Wolsk, Ann Banke, Jordi S. Dahl, Mads J. Andersen, Finn Gustafsson, Christian Hassager, Jacob E. Møller Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research