Echocardiographic imaging is ideally suited for the evaluation of cardiac mechanics
because of its intrinsically dynamic nature. Because for decades, echocardiography has …

Speckle‐tracking echocardiography has recently emerged as a quantitative ultrasound
technique for accurately evaluating myocardial function by analyzing the motion of speckles …

Background Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is an established method for evaluation
of left ventricular (LV) systolic function. Global longitudinal strain (GLS) by speckle tracking …

Echocardiographic strain and strain-rate imaging (deformation imaging) is a new non-
invasive method for assessment of myocardial function. Due to its ability to differentiate …

Cardiovascular specialists have entered an era of renewed interest and enthusiasm
surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of valvular heart disease, driven in part by …

Background The role of speckle tracking in the assessment of left atrial (LA) deformation
dynamics is not established. We sought to determine the feasibility and reference ranges of …

Echocardiographic strain and strain rate imaging is a new technology enabling more
reliable and comprehensive assessment of myocardial function. The spectrum of potential …

Mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) has been suggested as a parameter for left
ventricular (LV) function. This review describes the current clinical application and potential …

BACKGROUND: Pediatric cancer survivors who have been exposed to anthracycline (ANT)
chemotherapy are an ever increasing population at risk for premature cardiac disease …

Background: Current diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is
suboptimal. We tested the hypothesis that comprehensive machine learning (ML) of left …