Echocardiographic Strain Imaging in Coronary Artery Disease

For more than 30  years, echocardiography, through the measurement of ejection fraction and wall motion assessment, has played a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of patients with acute and chronic ischemic heart disease. The introduction of myocardial strain, measured by speckle tracking echocardiograph y, is shifting this paradigm. Strain imaging catches something pathophysiologically deeper into myocardial function, facing a wide range of clinical applications. This review summarizes the basic concepts of strain imaging and its applicability in clinical practice for the evaluation of the ventricu lar and the left atrial function in ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Source: Cardiology Clinics - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research