Physiological left ventricular segmental myocardial mechanics: Multiparametric polar mapping to determine intraventricular gradients of myocardial dynamics

ConclusionThis study generated a database of seven STE ‐derived parameters of physiological segmental and global myocardial LV mechanics. The resulting sets of three‐dimensional intraventricular mappings of the entire LV provide physiological parameter gradients in baso‐apical and circumferential direction by applying the 17‐segment polar model. This will facilitate comparison of systolic myocardial activity of the healthy LV with diseased or otherwise altered (eg, sports) hearts.

Source: Echocardiography - November 8, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nikola Bogunovic, Frank van Buuren, Hermann Esdorn, Dieter Horstkotte, Lukas Bogunovic, Lothar Faber Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research