Usefulness of layer-specific strain in diagnosis of coronary artery disease in patients with stable angina pectoris

In conclusion, layer-specific GLS from 2DSTE at rest was signifi cantly impaired in patients with significant CAD. In addition, epicardial and mid-myocardial GLS were independent predictors of CAD.
Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research