Left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (LVEF) is a simple measure of global systolic function
that pervades the risk evaluation and management of many cardiovascular diseases …

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

The authors summarize the recent developments in speckle-tracking echocardiography
(STE), a relatively new technique that can be used in conjunction with two-dimensional or …

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 …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that strain echocardiography
might improve arrhythmic risk stratification in patients after myocardial infarction (MI) …

Background: To determine the normal range of left ventricular (LV) 2-dimensional (2-D)
strain and vendor-specific differences, a multicenter prospective 2-D strain study endorsed …

Objectives: We sought to investigate the clinical prognostic value of longitudinal and
circumferential strain (S) and strain rate (SR) in patients after high-risk myocardial infarction …

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

Assessment of left ventricular systolic function has a central role in the evaluation of cardiac
disease. Accurate assessment is essential to guide management and prognosis. Numerous …

Aims Heart failure patients with reduced and preserved left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction
(EF) show reduced exercise capacity. We explored the relationship between exercise …