Are objective measures of tricuspid annular motion and velocity used as frequently as recommended by current guidelines? A pilot study

Publication date: March–April 2018Source: Indian Heart Journal, Volume 70, Issue 2Author(s): Angel López-Candales, Antonio J. Sotolongo-Fernandez, Francisco López Menéndez, Maria D. CandalesAbstractIn this retrospective study 420 echocardiograms from a single center were reviewed showing that TAPSE was acquired in 66% while TA TDI s’ signals were recorded in 98% of all echocardiograms. Based on these results greater efforts are required to standardize acquisition and reporting of objective measurements of RV function.
Source: Indian Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research