An introduction to left ventricular strain

This article reviews the definition of left ventricular strain, outlines the types of strain and reviews how strain is acquired and measured. In addition, the advantages of strain analysis over LVEF as well as the incremental prognostic value of strain are examined. We further review the challenges associated with strain imaging as well as outline the future of strain imaging.
Source: Current Opinion in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: IMAGING AND HEART FAILURE: MYOCARDIAL STRAIN: Edited by Sherif Nagueh Source Type: research