Myocardial Deformation Pattern Differs between Ischemic and Non-ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy: The Diagnostic Value of Longitudinal Strains

This study compared the myocardial deformation patterns of ICM and NICM using 2-D speckle tracking echocardiography (2-D STE) and sought to find parameters valuable in the diagnosis and management of dilated cardiomyopathy. The study population comprised 84 consecutive patients with LV end-diastolic dimension>55 mm and ejection fraction (EF)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research