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Lin B, LeVee A, Cao L, Basho R, Tamarappoo B, Wei J, Shufelt C. Left ventricular global longitudinal strain is worse in BRCA mutation positive breast cancer patients prior to cancer treatment and premature menopause. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024; 207:103-109. [PMID: 38717528 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-024-07344-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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PURPOSE Breast cancer patients with mutations in human tumor suppressor genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than the general population, as they are frequently exposed to cardiotoxic chemotherapy, anti-estrogen therapy, radiation, and/or oophorectomy for cancer-related treatment and prophylaxis. Animal and cell culture models suggest that BRCA mutations may play an independent role in heart failure. We sought to evaluate cardiac structure and function in female BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers with breast cancer compared to BRCA wildtype women with breast cancer. METHODS We performed a 1:2 age- and hypertension-matched retrospective cohort study comparing BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers (n = 38) versus BRCA wildtype controls (n = 76) with a new diagnosis of breast cancer. Echocardiographic data were obtained within 6 months of breast cancer diagnosis and prior to chemotherapy, anti-estrogen therapy, radiation, or oophorectomy. Left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LV-GLS), a highly sensitive marker of LV function, was measured using QLab 15 (Philips Healthcare). RESULTS In the total cohort of 114 patients with a new diagnosis of breast cancer, the median age was 45 ± 11 years and the prevalence of hypertension was 8%. There were no differences in traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors between cases and controls. BRCA carriers had lower LV-GLS (- 18.1% ± 4.7% vs. - 20.1% ± 3.8%, p = 0.02) and greater right atrial area (12.9 cm2 ± 2.7 cm2 vs. 11.8 cm2 ± 2.0 cm2, p = 0.04) compared to controls; however, both LV-GLS and right atrial area were within the normal range. Compared to controls, BRCA carriers had a trend toward worse LV posterior wall thickness (0.89 cm ± 0.15 cm vs. 0.83 cm ± 0.16 cm, p = 0.06) although not statistically significant. CONCLUSION In women with newly diagnosed breast cancer and prior to treatment, LV-GLS was worse in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers compared to those with BRCA wildtype. These findings suggest that BRCA mutations may be associated with subtle changes in cardiac function. Whether differences in GLS translate to increased cardiovascular risk in women with BRCA mutations needs to be further characterized.
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- Billy Lin
- Division of Cardiology, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Ellison Institute of Technology, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Arizona School of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Smidt Heart Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Women's Health and Division of General Internal Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
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Inoue K, Smiseth OA. Left atrium as key player and essential biomarker in heart failure. J Cardiol 2024:S0914-5087(24)00135-7. [PMID: 39084316 DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2024.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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This article reviews roles of the left atrium as regulator of left ventricular filling, as compensatory reserve in left ventricular dysfunction and as diagnostic marker in patients with cardiovascular disorders. Application of novel imaging tools to assess left atrial function and their integration with conventional clinical methods are discussed. This includes a review of clinical applications of left atrial strain as a method to quantify the reservoir and booster pump components of left atrial function. Emerging methods for assessing left atrial wall stiffness and active work by pressure-strain loop analysis are discussed. Recommendations for how to apply left atrial strain in clinical routine to diagnose elevated left ventricular filling pressure are provided. Furthermore, a role for left atrial strain in the diagnostic work-up in patients suspected of pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension is proposed. The article also reviews how to implement parameters of atrial structure and function in clinical routine as recommended by recent international guidelines for imaging of heart failure.
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- Katsuji Inoue
- Department of Community Emergency Medicine, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Yawatahama, Ehime, Japan.
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- Institute for Surgical Research, Division of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Cordero A, Sirera D, Méndez-Gallego J, Echeverría I. Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on Global Longitudinal Strain. Am J Cardiol 2024; 223:120-122. [PMID: 38679223 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2024.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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- Alberto Cordero
- Cardiology Department, Hospital IMED Elche, Elche, Spain; Grupo de Investigación Cardiovascular, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Elche, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Madrid, Spain.
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital IMED Elche, Elche, Spain
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Larsen BS, Biering-Sørensen T, Olsen FJ. Ischemic stroke and the emerging role of left atrial function. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2024; 22:289-300. [PMID: 38943632 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2024.2370814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Emerging evidence suggests that left atrial (LA) dysfunction could play a role in the pathophysiology of ischemic stroke, as a possible contributor and as a predictive biomarker. AREAS COVERED This narrative review details the intricate relationship between LA function, atrial fibrillation (AF), and ischemic stroke. We discuss imaging techniques used to assess LA function, the mechanisms by which impaired LA function may contribute to stroke, and its potential as a prognostic marker of stroke. EXPERT OPINION There is a lack of evidence-based treatments of LA dysfunction in both primary and secondary stroke prevention. This is partly due to the lack of a practical clinical definition and unanswered questions concerning the clinical implications of LA dysfunction in patients without AF. Until such questions are resolved, addressing well-known cardiovascular risk factors, like hypertension and obesity, should be prioritized for preventing AF and ischemic stroke. These risk factors are closely tied to atrial remodeling, emphasizing the importance of targeting primary modifiable factors for preventing future morbidity and mortality.
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- Bjørn Strøier Larsen
- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Hellerup, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Hellerup, Denmark
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Lovstakken L, Grenne B. The Road to Robust and Automated Strain Measurements in Echocardiography by Deep Learning. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 2024; 17:726-728. [PMID: 38613555 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2024.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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- Lasse Lovstakken
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and St Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.
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- Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and St Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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Solberg MG, Enger S, Berge T, Rønningen PS, Aagaard EN, Pervez MO, Orstad EB, Kvisvik B, Lyngbakken MN, Røsjø H, Steine K, Tveit A. Left atrial function in middle-aged men and women with and without paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Data from the Akershus Cardiac Examination (ACE) 1950 study. Echocardiography 2024; 41:e15852. [PMID: 38837738 DOI: 10.1111/echo.15852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To assess left atrial (LA) function in individuals with known paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) compared with healthy and nonhealthy individuals without atrial fibrillation. METHODS The Akershus Cardiac Examination 1950 Study included 3,706 individuals all born in 1950. LA strain assessment of reservoir (LASr), conduit (LAScd) and contractile (LASct) functions were performed in all participants by investigators blinded to clinical data. Participants with cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, pulmonary or renal disease were defined as nonhealthy, and those without as healthy. Patients with paroxysmal AF were identified through medical history and ECG documentation. RESULTS LA strain assessment was feasible in 3,229 (87%) of the participants (50% women). The healthy group (n = 758) had significantly higher LASr and LAScd than the nonhealthy (n = 2,376), but LASct was similar between the groups. Participants with paroxysmal AF had significantly lower values of all strain parameters than the other groups. Multivariable logistic regression showed a significantly reduced probability of having AF per standard deviation increase in LASr and LASct. A nonlinear restricted cubic spline model fitted better with the association of LASr with paroxysmal AF than the linear model, and LA strain values below the population mean associated with an increased probability of having AF, but for values above the population mean no such association was present. CONCLUSION Compared to participants without AF, those with known paroxysmal AF had significantly lower values of all LA strain parameters during sinus rhythm. Lower values of LA strain were associated with a significantly increased probability of having AF.
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- Magnar G Solberg
- Department of Medical Research, Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Gjettum, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medical Research, Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Gjettum, Norway
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- Department of Medical Research, Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Gjettum, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medical Research, Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Gjettum, Norway
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- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Biomarkers, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Cardiology, Division of Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Biomarkers, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Cardiology, Division of Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Division of Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Biomarkers, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Cardiology, Division of Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Biomarkers, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Cardiology, Division of Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Biomarkers, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Division of Research and Innovation, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Cardiology, Division of Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Medical Research, Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Gjettum, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Corrao S, Calvo L, Amico S, Argano C. The critical role of abdominal obesity as a crucial cardiovascular risk factor. Diabetes Obes Metab 2024; 26:1967-1970. [PMID: 38268344 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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- Salvatore Corrao
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, National Relevance and High Specialization Hospital Trust ARNAS Civico, Palermo, Italy
- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, [PROMISE], University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, National Relevance and High Specialization Hospital Trust ARNAS Civico, Palermo, Italy
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- Medicina e Chirurgia d'Accettazione e d'Urgenza, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Caltanisetta, Caltanissetta, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, National Relevance and High Specialization Hospital Trust ARNAS Civico, Palermo, Italy
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Aakre KM, Lyngbakken MN, Faaren AL, Røsjø H, Dalen H, Omland T. Reference intervals of circulating secretoneurin concentrations determined in a large cohort of community dwellers: the HUNT study. Clin Chem Lab Med 2024; 0:cclm-2024-0154. [PMID: 38564801 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2024-0154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Secretoneurin (SN) is a novel cardiac biomarker that associates with the risk of mortality and dysfunctional cardiomyocyte Ca2+ handling in heart failure patients. Reference intervals for SN are unknown. METHODS SN was measured with a CE-marked ELISA in healthy community dwellers from the fourth wave of the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT4) conducted in 2017-2019. The common, sex and age specific 90th, 95th, 97.5th and 99th percentiles were calculated using the non-parametric method and outlier exclusion according to the Reed test. The applicability of sex and age specific reference intervals were investigated using Harris and Boyd test. We also estimated the percentiles in a subset with normal findings on echocardiographic screening. RESULTS The total cohort included 887 persons (56.4 % women). After echocardiographic screening 122 persons were excluded, leaving a total of 765 persons (57.8 % women). The 97.5th percentile (95 % CI in brackets) of SN was 59.7 (57.5-62.1) pmol/L in the total population and 58.6 (57.1-62.1) pmol/L after echocardiography screening. In general, slightly higher percentiles were found in women and elderly participants, but less than 4 % in these subgroups had concentrations deviating from the common 97.5th percentile. Low BMI or eGFR was also associated with higher concentrations of SN. CONCLUSIONS Upper reference limits for SN were similar amongst healthy adult community dwellers regardless of prescreening including cardiac echocardiography or not. Women and elderly showed higher concentrations of SN, but the differences were not sufficiently large to justify age and sex stratified upper reference limits.
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- Kristin M Aakre
- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Pharmacology, 60498 Haukeland University Hospital , Bergen, Norway
- Department of Heart Disease, 60498 Haukeland University Hospital , Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Division of Medicine, 60483 Akershus University Hospital , Lørenskog, Norway
- K.G. Jebsen Centre for Cardiac Biomarkers, 60504 Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo , Oslo, Norway
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- K.G. Jebsen Centre for Cardiac Biomarkers, 60504 Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo , Oslo, Norway
- Akershus Clinical Research Center (ACR), Division of Research and Innovation, 60483 Akershus University Hospital , Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Clinic of Cardiology, St Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Levanger, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Division of Medicine, 60483 Akershus University Hospital , Lørenskog, Norway
- K.G. Jebsen Centre for Cardiac Biomarkers, 60504 Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo , Oslo, Norway
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Chernyshov A, Grue JF, Nyberg J, Grenne B, Dalen H, Aase SA, Østvik A, Lovstakken L. Automated Segmentation and Quantification of the Right Ventricle in 2-D Echocardiography. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2024; 50:540-548. [PMID: 38290912 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2023.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The right ventricle receives less attention than its left counterpart in echocardiography research, practice and development of automated solutions. In the work described here, we sought to determine that the deep learning methods for automated segmentation of the left ventricle in 2-D echocardiograms are also valid for the right ventricle. Additionally, here we describe and explore a keypoint detection approach to segmentation that guards against erratic behavior often displayed by segmentation models. METHODS We used a data set of echo images focused on the right ventricle from 250 participants to train and evaluate several deep learning models for segmentation and keypoint detection. We propose a compact architecture (U-Net KP) employing the latter approach. The architecture is designed to balance high speed with accuracy and robustness. RESULTS All featured models achieved segmentation accuracy close to the inter-observer variability. When computing the metrics of right ventricular systolic function from contour predictions of U-Net KP, we obtained the bias and 95% limits of agreement of 0.8 ± 10.8% for the right ventricular fractional area change measurements, -0.04 ± 0.54 cm for the tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion measurements and 0.2 ± 6.6% for the right ventricular free wall strain measurements. These results were also comparable to the semi-automatically derived inter-observer discrepancies of 0.4 ± 11.8%, -0.37 ± 0.58 cm and -1.0 ± 7.7% for the aforementioned metrics, respectively. CONCLUSION Given the appropriate data, automated segmentation and quantification of the right ventricle in 2-D echocardiography are feasible with existing methods. However, keypoint detection architectures may offer higher robustness and information density for the same computational cost.
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- Artem Chernyshov
- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Clinic of Cardiology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Clinic of Cardiology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Department of Health Research, SINTEF Digital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Moraru L, Mirea O, Toader D, Berceanu M, Soldea S, Munteanu A, Donoiu I, Raicea V. Lower Limit of Normality of Segmental Multilayer Longitudinal Strain in Healthy Adult Subjects. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2024; 11:102. [PMID: 38667720 PMCID: PMC11050488 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd11040102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Speckle tracking echocardiography is an advanced imaging technique that allows for a more detailed assessment of cardiac global and regional function. Reference values for segmental longitudinal layered strain (subendocardial, mid-myocardial, and subepicardial) are scarce, limiting the clinical use of these measurements in clinical practice. Two hundred consecutive Caucasian healthy subjects (mean age = 37 ± 11 years) were enrolled in the study. The mean values of global longitudinal strain (GLS) for endocardial (Endo), mid-myocardial (Myo) and epicardial (Epi) layers were -22.9 ± 2.7, -20.0 ± 2.4 and -17.5 ± 2.1, respectively. The GLSEndo/GLSMyo ratio was 1.1 ± 0.05, while the GLSEndo/GLSEpi ratio was 1.3 ± 0.05. The apical strain-sparing ratio was >1 in 10% of the subjects (endocardium) and 7% (mid-myocardium). The lower limits for segmental LS were as follows: for endocardial LS, -10% (basal), -12% (mid), -14% (apical); for mid-myocardial LS, -10% -10% (basal), -10% (mid), -10% (apical); and for epicardial LS, -7% (basal), -8% (mid), -8% (apical). The findings of this study provide data regarding the lower limit of normality of LS for each LV segment and suggest, for practical considerations, that an LS value below 10% should be considered abnormal in any segment. Further larger studies are warranted to confirm these findings.
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- Liviu Moraru
- Department of Anatomy, UMFST, 540142 Targu-Mures, Romania;
- Department of CardioVascular Surgery, IUBCVT, 540142 Targu-Mures, Romania
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- Department of Cardiology, Emergency County Hospital Craiova, 200638 Craiova, Romania; (D.T.); (S.S.); (I.D.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Emergency County Hospital Craiova, 200638 Craiova, Romania; (D.T.); (S.S.); (I.D.)
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- Department of CardioVascular Surgery, Emergency County Hospital Craiova, 200638 Craiova, Romania; (M.B.); (V.R.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Emergency County Hospital Craiova, 200638 Craiova, Romania; (D.T.); (S.S.); (I.D.)
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- Department of General Surgery, Emergency County Hospital Craiova, 200638 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Cardiology, Emergency County Hospital Craiova, 200638 Craiova, Romania; (D.T.); (S.S.); (I.D.)
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- Department of CardioVascular Surgery, Emergency County Hospital Craiova, 200638 Craiova, Romania; (M.B.); (V.R.)
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Shinzato MH, Santos N, Nishida G, Moriya H, Assef J, Feres F, Hortegal RA. Left ventricular and atrial myocardial strain in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: the evidence so far and prospects for phenotyping strategy. Cardiovasc Ultrasound 2024; 22:4. [PMID: 38433236 PMCID: PMC10910762 DOI: 10.1186/s12947-024-00323-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) represents a significant proportion of heart failure cases. Accurate diagnosis is challenging due to the heterogeneous nature of the disease and limitations in traditional echocardiographic parameters. MAIN BODY This review appraises the application of Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS) and Left Atrial Strain (LAS) as echocardiographic biomarkers in the diagnosis and phenotyping of HFpEF. Strain imaging, particularly Speckle Tracking Echocardiography, offers a superior assessment of myocardial deformation, providing a more detailed insight into left heart function than traditional metrics. Normal ranges for GLS and LAS are considered, acknowledging the impact of demographic and technical factors on these values. Clinical studies have demonstrated the prognostic value of GLS and LAS in HFpEF, especially in predicting cardiovascular outcomes and distinguishing HFpEF from other causes of dyspnea. Nevertheless, the variability of strain measurements and the potential for false-negative results underline the need for careful clinical interpretation. The HFA-PEFF scoring system's integration of these biomarkers, although systematic, reveals gaps in addressing the full spectrum of HFpEF pathology. The combined use of GLS and LAS has been suggested to define HFpEF phenogroups, which could lead to more personalized treatment plans. CONCLUSION GLS and LAS have emerged as pivotal tools in the non-invasive diagnosis and stratification of HFpEF, offering a promise for tailored therapeutic strategies. Despite their potential, a structured approach to incorporating these biomarkers into standard diagnostic workflows is essential. Future clinical guidelines should include clear directives for the combined utilization of GLS and LAS, accentuating their role in the multidimensional assessment of HFpEF.
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- Mariane Higa Shinzato
- Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Av. Dr. Dante Pazzanese, 500, 04012909
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- Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Av. Dr. Dante Pazzanese, 500, 04012909
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- Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Av. Dr. Dante Pazzanese, 500, 04012909
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- Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Av. Dr. Dante Pazzanese, 500, 04012909
- Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Av. Dr. Dante Pazzanese, 500, 04012909
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- Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Av. Dr. Dante Pazzanese, 500, 04012909
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- Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Av. Dr. Dante Pazzanese, 500, 04012909.
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Bjerregaard CL, Biering-Sørensen T, Skaarup KG, Sengeløv M, Lassen MCH, Johansen ND, Olsen FJ. Right Ventricular Function in Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy: Potential Value of Strain Echocardiography. J Clin Med 2024; 13:717. [PMID: 38337410 PMCID: PMC10856386 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is an inherited cardiomyopathy, characterized by abnormal cell adhesions, disrupted intercellular signaling, and fibrofatty replacement of the myocardium. These changes serve as a substrate for ventricular arrhythmias, placing patients at risk of sudden cardiac death, even in the early stages of the disease. Current echocardiographic criteria for diagnosing arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy lack sensitivity, but novel markers of cardiac deformation are not subject to the same technical limitations as current guideline-recommended measures. Measuring cardiac deformation using speckle tracking allows for meticulous quantification of global systolic function, regional function, and dyssynchronous contraction. Consequently, speckle tracking to quantify myocardial strain could potentially be useful in the diagnostic process for the determination of disease progression and to assist risk stratification for ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. This narrative review provides an overview of the potential use of different myocardial right ventricular strain measures for characterizing right ventricular dysfunction in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy and its utility in assessing the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.
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Affiliation(s)
- Caroline Løkke Bjerregaard
- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark; (C.L.B.)
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark; (C.L.B.)
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital—Rigshospitalet, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark; (C.L.B.)
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark; (C.L.B.)
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark; (C.L.B.)
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark; (C.L.B.)
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital—Herlev and Gentofte, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark; (C.L.B.)
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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Algalarrondo V, Suc G. Assessing Atrial Strain to Predict Atrial Fibrillation: Do We Have to See the Whole Staircase to Take the First Step? Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 2024; 17:e016395. [PMID: 38227691 DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.123.016395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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- Vincent Algalarrondo
- Université Paris-Cité, France (V.A., G.S.)
- AP-HP Hôpital Bichat, Department of Cardiology, Paris, France (V.A., G.S.)
- INSERM U1148/LVTS, Paris, France (V.A., G.S.)
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- Université Paris-Cité, France (V.A., G.S.)
- AP-HP Hôpital Bichat, Department of Cardiology, Paris, France (V.A., G.S.)
- INSERM U1148/LVTS, Paris, France (V.A., G.S.)
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Di Lisi D, Moreo A, Casavecchia G, Cadeddu Dessalvi C, Bergamini C, Zito C, Madaudo C, Madonna R, Cameli M, Novo G. Atrial Strain Assessment for the Early Detection of Cancer Therapy-Related Cardiac Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Women (The STRANO STUDY: Atrial Strain in Cardio-Oncology). J Clin Med 2023; 12:7127. [PMID: 38002739 PMCID: PMC10672006 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12227127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS) has an important role in the diagnosis of cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD). Little is known about the role of atrial function in diagnosing CTRCD. The aim of our study was to assess the impact of anti-cancer drugs on atrial function measured by speckle-tracking echocardiography in breast cancer women. A prospective multicenter study was conducted enrolling 169 breast cancer women treated with anthracyclines. A cardiological evaluation including an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram with an analysis of GLS, left atrial (LA) strain, and LA stiffness (LASi) was performed at baseline (T0), 3 (T1), and 6 months (T2) after starting chemotherapy. The patients were divided into two groups: patients with asymptomatic mild cardiotoxicity at T1 (with a relative reduction in GLS > 15%; Group 1) and those without (Group 2). We did not find a significant change in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) at T1 and T2; we found a significant change in GLS (p-value < 0.0001) in the peak atrial longitudinal strain (PALS) and in LASi (p-value < 0.0001). Impairment of atrial function was greater in Group 1 compared to Group 2. A PALS variation > 20.8% identified patients who were most likely to develop asymptomatic mild cardiotoxicity [AUC 0.62; CI (0.51-0.73) p = 0.06, sensitivity 45%, specificity 69.5%]. Conclusions: PALS and LASi significantly change during chemotherapy in association with GLS. Atrial strain is an additional parameter that could be measured together with GLS to detect cardiotoxicity early.
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- Daniela Di Lisi
- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (ProMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche, 2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, University Hospital “Paolo Giaccone”, Via del Vespro 129, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Cardiology IV, “A. De Gasperis” Department, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milan, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Foggia, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, University Hospital “Gaetano Martino”, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (ProMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche, 2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, University Hospital “Paolo Giaccone”, Via del Vespro 129, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Cardiology Division, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnologies, Division of Cardiology, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (ProMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche, 2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, University Hospital “Paolo Giaccone”, Via del Vespro 129, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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