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Berger L, Coisy F, Sammoud S, de Oliveira F, Grandpierre RG, Grau-Mercier L, Bobbia X, Markarian T. Evaluation of left ventricular ejection fraction by a new automatic tool on a pocket ultrasound device: Concordance study with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0308580. [PMID: 39133705 PMCID: PMC11318925 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0308580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is one of the primary objectives of echocardiography. The gold standard assessment technique in emergency medicine is eyeballing. A new tool is now available on pocket ultrasound devices (PUD): automatic LVEF. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the concordance between LVEF values estimated by automatic LVEF with PUD and by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MATERIALS This was a prospective, monocentric, and observational study. All adult patients with an indication for cardiac MRI underwent a point-of-care ultrasound. Blinded to the MRI results, the emergency physician assessed LVEF using the automatic PUD tool and by visual evaluation. RESULTS Sixty patients were included and analyzed. Visual estimation of LVEF was feasible for all patients and automatic evaluation for 52 (87%) patients. Lin's concordance correlation coefficient between automatic ejection fraction with PUD and by cardiac MRI was 0.23 (95% CI, 0.03-0.40). CONCLUSION Concordance between LVEF estimated by the automatic ejection fraction with PUD and LVEF estimated by MRI was non-existent.
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- Lucie Berger
- Department of Emergency Medicine, UR UM 103 (IMAGINE), Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UR UM 103 (IMAGINE), Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- Department of Medical Imaging, IPI Platform, Nîmes University Hospital, Medical Imaging Group Nîmes, IMAGINE, University of Montpellier, Nîmes, France
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- Department of Medical Imaging, IPI Platform, Nîmes University Hospital, Medical Imaging Group Nîmes, IMAGINE, University of Montpellier, Nîmes, France
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UR UM 103 (IMAGINE), Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UR UM 103 (IMAGINE), Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UR UM 103 (IMAGINE), Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier University, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UMR 1263 (C2VN), Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille (APHM), Timone University Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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Sumbaraju SL, Nayak K, Prabhu S, Nayak V, Prabhu KP, Lewis LE. Myocardial performance imaging for the early identification of cardiac dysfunction in neonates with sepsis. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2024; 40:1435-1444. [PMID: 38907854 PMCID: PMC11258056 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-024-03120-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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PURPOSE The assessment of cardiac performance in septic new-borns is crucial for detecting hemodynamic instability and predicting outcome. The aim of the study is to assess myocardial performance in neonates with sepsis for the early identification of cardiac dysfunction. PATIENTS AND METHODS A case control study was carried out from September 2022 to May 2023 at the Neonatal Intensive care unit, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. A total of 68 neonates were included in the study, with 33 females and 35 males. The study population was further subdivided into 3 groups namely preterm septic neonates (n = 21), term septic neonates (n = 10) and non-septic healthy controls (n = 37). The cardiac structure and function were assessed using conventional method, Tissue Doppler imaging (Sm) and speckle tracking echocardiography (GLS). The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (approval number IEC: 90/2022). The CTRI registration number for the study is CTRI/2022/09/045437 and was approved on September 12, 2022. Prior to the neonate's enrolment, informed consent was obtained from their mothers or legal guardians. RESULTS Out of the total 68 neonates, 31 were cases and 37 were controls which included 33 females and 35 males. LV systolic function was not statistically significant between cases and controls. E/A ratio of the mitral valve was significantly lower in septic newborns than in healthy neonates. (1.01 ± 0.35 vs 1.18 ± 0.31, p < 0.05) preterm neonates showed significantly lower Lateral E' and RV E' velocities than term neonates. TAPSE was significantly lower in septic preterm neonates. (8.61 ± 1.28 vs. 10.7 ± 2.11, p < 0.05) No significant difference was noted in the Myocardial Performance Index between septic neonates and healthy neonates. LV Global Longitudinal Strain was slightly lower in preterm septic neonates than in term neonates with sepsis. CONCLUSION Septic newborns are associated with LV diastolic dysfunction, RV systolic dysfunction and substantially higher pulmonary systolic pressures.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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de Courson H, Loiseau A, Chadefaux G, Biais M. Response to commentary "The importance of assessing left ventricular longitudinal function in presence of increased afterload". Crit Care 2024; 28:103. [PMID: 38553753 PMCID: PMC10981319 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-024-04886-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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- Hugues de Courson
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bordeaux University Hospital, Place Amélie Raba-Léon, Hôpital Tripode, Troisième Étage Aile 1, 33000, Bordeaux, France
- INSERM, BPH, U1219, Univ. Bordeaux, 33000, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bordeaux University Hospital, Place Amélie Raba-Léon, Hôpital Tripode, Troisième Étage Aile 1, 33000, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bordeaux University Hospital, Place Amélie Raba-Léon, Hôpital Tripode, Troisième Étage Aile 1, 33000, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bordeaux University Hospital, Place Amélie Raba-Léon, Hôpital Tripode, Troisième Étage Aile 1, 33000, Bordeaux, France.
- U1034, Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, INSERM, 33600, Pessac, France.
- University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
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Chawla S, Sato R, Duggal A, Alwakeel M, Hasegawa D, Alayan D, Collier P, Sanfilippo F, Lanspa M, Dugar S. Correlation between tissue Doppler-derived left ventricular systolic velocity (S') and left ventricle ejection fraction in sepsis and septic shock: a retrospective cohort study. J Intensive Care 2023; 11:28. [PMID: 37400918 DOI: 10.1186/s40560-023-00678-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tissue Doppler-derived left ventricular systolic velocity (mitral S') has shown excellent correlation to left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in non-critically patients. However, their correlation in septic patients remains poorly understood and its impact on mortality is undetermined. We investigated the relationship between mitral S' and LVEF in a large cohort of critically-ill septic patients. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study between 01/2011 and 12/2020. All adult patients (≥ 18 years) who were admitted to the medical intensive care unit (MICU) with sepsis and septic shock that underwent a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) within 72 h were included. Pearson correlation test was used to assess correlation between average mitral S' and LVEF. Pearson correlation was used to assess correlation between average mitral S' and LVEF. We also assessed the association between mitral S', LVEF and 28-day mortality. RESULTS 2519 patients met the inclusion criteria. The study population included 1216 (48.3%) males with a median age of 64 (IQR: 53-73), and a median APACHE III score of 85 (IQR: 67, 108). The median septal, lateral, and average mitral S' were 8 cm/s (IQR): 6.0, 10.0], 9 cm/s (IQR: 6.0, 10.0), and 8.5 cm/s (IQR: 6.5, 10.5), respectively. Mitral S' was noted to have moderate correlation with LVEF (r = 0.46). In multivariable logistic regression analysis, average mitral S' was associated with an increase in both 28-day ICU and in-hospital mortality with odds ratio (OR) 1.04 (95% CI 1.01-1.08, p = 0.02) and OR 1.04 (95% CI 1.01-1.07, p = 0.02), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Even though mitral S' and LVEF may be related, they are not exchangeable and were only found to have moderate correlation in this study. LVEF is U-shaped, while mitral S' has a linear relation with 28-day ICU mortality. An increase in average mitral S' was associated with higher 28-day mortality.
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- Sanchit Chawla
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western University Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
- Policlinico-San Marco University Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Critical Care Echocardiography Service, Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, UT, USA
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western University Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Osada SS, Szeghy RE, Stute NL, Province VM, Augenreich MA, Putnam A, Stickford JL, Stickford ASL, Grosicki GJ, Ratchford SM. Monthly transthoracic echocardiography in young adults for 6 months following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Physiol Rep 2023; 11:e15560. [PMID: 36597212 PMCID: PMC9810842 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can elicit acute and long-term effects on the myocardium among survivors, yet effects among otherwise healthy young adults remains unclear. Young adults with mild symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 (8M/8F, age: 21 ± 1 years, BMI: 23.5 ± 3.1 kg·m-2 ) underwent monthly transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and testing of circulating cardiac troponin-I for months 1-6 (M1-M6) following a positive polymerase chain reaction test to better understand the acute effects and post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 on cardiac structure and function. Left heart structure and ejection fraction were unaltered from M1-M6 (p > 0.05). While most parameters of septal and lateral wall velocities, mitral and tricuspid valve, and pulmonary vein (PV) were unaltered from M1-M6 (p > 0.05), lateral wall s' wave velocity increased (M1: 0.113 ± 0.019 m·s-1 , M6: 0.135 ± 0.022 m·s-1 , p = 0.013); PV S wave velocity increased (M1: 0.596 ± 0.099 m·s-1 , M6: 0.824 ± 0.118 m·s-1 , p < 0.001); the difference between PV A wave and mitral valve (MV) A wave durations decreased (M1: 39.139 ± 43.715 ms, M6: 18.037 ± 7.227 ms, p = 0.002); the ratio of PV A duration to MV A duration increased (M1: 0.844 ± 0.205, M6: 1.013 ± 0.132, p = 0.013); and cardiac troponin-I levels decreased (M1: 0.38 ± 0.20 ng·ml-1 , M3: 0.28 ± 0.34 ng·ml-1 , M6: 0.29 ± 0.16 ng·ml-1 ; p = 0.002) over time. While young adults with mild symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 lacked changes to cardiac structure, the subclinical improvements to cardiac function and reduced inflammatory marker of cardiac troponin-I over 6 months following SARS-CoV-2 infection provide physiologic guidance to post-acute sequelae and recovery from SARS-CoV-2 and its variants using conventional TTE.
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- Sophie S. Osada
- Department of Health & Exercise ScienceAppalachian State UniversityBooneNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Health & Exercise ScienceAppalachian State UniversityBooneNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Health & Exercise ScienceAppalachian State UniversityBooneNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Health & Exercise ScienceAppalachian State UniversityBooneNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Health & Exercise ScienceAppalachian State UniversityBooneNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineNorthwest Health – PorterValparaisoIndianaUSA
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- Department of Health & Exercise ScienceAppalachian State UniversityBooneNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Biodynamics and Human Performance CenterGeorgia Southern University (Armstrong)SavannahGeorgiaUSA
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- Department of Health & Exercise ScienceAppalachian State UniversityBooneNorth CarolinaUSA
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López-Candales A, Vallurupalli S. Echo-Doppler measures of right ventricular systolic function are affected by reduced left ventricular systolic function. Echocardiography 2022; 39:1540-1547. [PMID: 36433719 DOI: 10.1111/echo.15484] [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: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Objective right ventricular (RV) systolic function assessment is attained using a series of well-described and validated echo-Doppler measurements. However, how left ventricular (LV) systolic function influences these RV functional measurements has not been previously studied. Consequently, we conducted a retrospective proof-of-concept analysis to answer this important question. METHODS A total of 100 echocardiographic studies were included and patients were divided into two groups according to their LV ejection fraction (LVEF). The following RV variables were acquired including, tricuspid annular systolic plane excursion (TAPSE), velocity of the systolic motion (TA TDI s'), RV outflow tract velocity time integral (VTI), pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR), and the TAPSE to pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) ratio. RESULTS Not only TAPSE, TA DI s', RVOT VTI, PVR, and TAPSE/PASP were all significantly different between patients with normal versus abnormal LVEF; but most importantly, RVOT VTI (p < .0001) was the best discriminatory variable in assessing normal versus abnormal LVEF followed by TAPSE (p = .0001). Using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, an RVOT VTI value > 11 identified patients with a normal LVEF with a sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 76%. CONCLUSION Based on our results, reduced LVEF affects the RV, likely mediated by mechanisms of interventricular dependence. Therefore, RV analysis cannot be performed in isolation as it not only reflects intrinsic RV systolic function but also, is dependent on LV systolic function. In cases of reduced LVEF, additional measures of RV assessment should be used to provide better objective assessments.
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- Angel López-Candales
- Cardiovascular Medicine Division, University Health Truman Medical Center, University, of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- Cardiology Division, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Albaroudi B, Haddad M, Albaroudi O, Abdel-Rahman ME, Jarman R, Harris T. Assessing left ventricular systolic function by emergency physician using point of care echocardiography compared to expert: systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Emerg Med 2022; 29:18-32. [PMID: 34406134 PMCID: PMC8691376 DOI: 10.1097/mej.0000000000000866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Assessing left ventricular systolic function (LVSF) by echocardiography assists in the diagnosis and management of a diverse range of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). We evaluated the agreement between ED-based clinician sonographers and apriori-defined expert sonographers. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. We searched Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane, ClinicalTrials.gov, TRIP and Google Scholar for eligible studies from inception to February 2021. Risk of bias was evaluated using Quality Assessment Tool for Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 tool. The level of agreement between clinician and expert sonographers was measured using kappa, sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratio statistics using random-effects models. Twelve studies were included (1131 patients, 1229 scans and 159 clinician sonographers). Significant heterogeneity was identified in patient selection, methods of assessment of LVSF, reference standards and statistical methods for assessing agreement. The overall quality of studies was low, with most being small, single centre convenience samples. A meta-analysis including seven studies (786 scans) where visual estimation method was used by clinician sonographers demonstrated simple Kappa of 0.68 [95% confidence interval (CI), 0.57-0.79], and sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratio of 89% (95% CI, 80-94%), 85% (95% CI, 80-89%), 5.98 (95% CI, 4.13-8.68) and 0.13 (95% CI, 0.06-0.24), respectively, between clinician sonographer and expert sonographer for normal/abnormal LVSF. The weighted kappa for five studies (429 scans) was 0.70 (95% CI, 0.61-0.80) for normal/reduced/severely reduced LVSF. There is substantial agreement between ED-based clinician sonographers and expert sonographers for assessing LVSF using visual estimation and ranking it as normal/reduced, or normal/reduced/severely reduced, in patients presenting to ED.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation
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- Emergency Department, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Teesside University, Middlesbrough
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation
- Barts Health NHS Trust and the Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Shahim A, Hourqueig M, Donal E, Oger E, Venkateshvaran A, Daubert JC, Savarese G, Linde C, Lund LH, Hage C. Predictors of long-term outcome in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a follow-up from the KaRen study. ESC Heart Fail 2021; 8:4243-4254. [PMID: 34374216 PMCID: PMC8497206 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.13533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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AIMS Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has poor long-term prognosis. We assessed rates and predictors of outcome 10 years after an acute episode of HF. METHODS AND RESULTS The Karolinska-Rennes (KaRen) study enrolled HFpEF patients with acute HF, ejection fraction ≥ 45%, and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide > 300 ng/L in 2007-11. Clinical data were collected at enrolment and after 4-8 weeks including detailed echocardiography. Follow-up data were collected 10 years after study initiation, starting from 6 months after enrolment until 2018 assessed by telephone. Independent predictors of primary (all-cause mortality or HF hospitalization) and secondary (all-cause mortality) outcomes were assessed by multivariable Cox regression. Of 539 patients, long-term follow-up data were available for 397 patients [52% female; median (interquartile range) age 79 (73, 84) years]. Over a follow-up of 5.44 (2.06-7.89) years, 1, 3, 5, and 10 year mortality rates were 15%, 31%, 47%, and 74%, respectively, with an incidence rate of 130/1000 patient-years. The primary outcome was met in 84% of the population, with an incidence rate of 227/1000 patient-years. The independent predictors of the primary outcome were tricuspid regurgitation peak velocity (m/s) [hazard ratio 1.87 (1.34-2.62)], diabetes mellitus [1.75 (1.11-2.74)], and cancer [1.75 (1.01-3.03)] while female sex was associated with reduced risk [0.64 (0.41-0.98)]. CONCLUSIONS In HFpEF, 1, 3, 5, and 10 year mortality was 15%, 31%, 47%, and 74% and mortality or first HF hospitalization was 35%, 54%, 67%, and 84%, respectively. Independent predictors of mortality or HF hospitalization were tricuspid regurgitation peak velocity, diabetes mellitus, cancer, and male sex. In clinical management of HFpEF, attention should be paid to both cardiac and non-cardiac conditions.
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- Angiza Shahim
- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Unit, Karolinska Institutet, K2 Medicin, Solna, K2 Cardiologi L Lund, Stockholm, 171 77, Sweden
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- CHU Rennes, Inserm, LTSI - UMR 1099, University of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- CHU Rennes, Inserm, LTSI - UMR 1099, University of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- CHU Rennes, EA 7449 [Pharmacoepidemiology and Health Services Research] REPERES, University of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Unit, Karolinska Institutet, K2 Medicin, Solna, K2 Cardiologi L Lund, Stockholm, 171 77, Sweden.,Heart and Vascular Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Unit, Karolinska Institutet, K2 Medicin, Solna, K2 Cardiologi L Lund, Stockholm, 171 77, Sweden.,Heart and Vascular Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Unit, Karolinska Institutet, K2 Medicin, Solna, K2 Cardiologi L Lund, Stockholm, 171 77, Sweden.,Heart and Vascular Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Unit, Karolinska Institutet, K2 Medicin, Solna, K2 Cardiologi L Lund, Stockholm, 171 77, Sweden.,Heart and Vascular Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Unit, Karolinska Institutet, K2 Medicin, Solna, K2 Cardiologi L Lund, Stockholm, 171 77, Sweden.,Heart and Vascular Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Chieffo A, Dudek D, Hassager C, Combes A, Gramegna M, Halvorsen S, Huber K, Kunadian V, Maly J, Møller JE, Pappalardo F, Tarantini G, Tavazzi G, Thiele H, Vandenbriele C, Van Mieghem N, Vranckx P, Werner N, Price S. Joint EAPCI/ACVC expert consensus document on percutaneous ventricular assist devices. EUROINTERVENTION 2021; 17:e274-e286. [PMID: 34057071 PMCID: PMC9709772 DOI: 10.4244/eijy21m05_01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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There has been a significant increase in the use of short-term percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs) as acute circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and to provide haemodynamic support during interventional procedures, including high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions. Although frequently considered together, pVADs differ in their haemodynamic effects, management, indications, insertion techniques, and monitoring requirements. This consensus document summarizes the views of an expert panel by the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) and the Association for Acute Cardiovascular Care (ACVC) and appraises the value of short-term pVAD. It reviews the pathophysiological context and possible indications for pVAD in different clinical settings and provides guidance regarding the management of pVAD based on existing evidence and best current practice.
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- Alaide Chieffo
- Interventional Cardiology Unit San Raffaele Scientific Institute - Milan, Italy
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Chieffo A, Dudek D, Hassager C, Combes A, Gramegna M, Halvorsen S, Huber K, Kunadian V, Maly J, Møller JE, Pappalardo F, Tarantini G, Tavazzi G, Thiele H, Vandenbriele C, van Mieghem N, Vranckx P, Werner N, Price S. Joint EAPCI/ACVC expert consensus document on percutaneous ventricular assist devices. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-ACUTE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE 2021; 10:570-583. [PMID: 34057173 DOI: 10.1093/ehjacc/zuab015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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There has been a significant increase in the use of short-term percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs) as acute circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and to provide haemodynamic support during interventional procedures, including high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions. Although frequently considered together, pVADs differ in their haemodynamic effects, management, indications, insertion techniques, and monitoring requirements. This consensus document summarizes the views of an expert panel by the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) and the Association for Acute Cardiovascular Care (ACVC) and appraises the value of short-term pVAD. It reviews the pathophysiological context and possible indications for pVAD in different clinical settings and provides guidance regarding the management of pVAD based on existing evidence and best current practice.
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- Alaide Chieffo
- Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland and Maria Cecilia Hospital GVM, Cotignola, Ravenna, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, and Department of Medical Intensive Care Unit, Cardiology Institute, Pitieé Salpeêtrieère Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne University Medical School, F-75013 Paris, France
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- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål and University of Oslo, Kirkeveien 166, 0450 Oslo, Norway
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- 3rd Department of Medicine, Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Wilhelminenhospital, Montleartstrasse 37, A-1160 Vienna, and Sigmund Freud University, Medical School, Freudplatz 3, A-1020 Vienna, Austria
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University and Cardiothoracic Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom
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- Cardiac Center, IKEM Prague, Videnska 1958/9, 14021 Prague 4, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS ISMETT, UPMC Italy, Via Ernesto Triconi 5, 94100 Palermo, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Unit of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo Hospital IRCCS, Piazzale Golgi 19, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Heart Center Leipzig at University of Leipzig and Leipzig Heart Institute, Struempellstr 30, 04289 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Adult Intensive Care Unit, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, SW3 6NP London, UK
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology and Critical Care Medicine, Jessa Ziekenhuis, Stadsomvaart 11, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium, and Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences University of Hasselt Martelarenplein 42, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Heart Center Trier, Department of Internal Medicine III, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder, Nordallee 1, 54292 Trier, Germany
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- Department of Adult Intensive Care Unit, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, SW3 6NP London, UK
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Ari S, Ari H, Tütüncü A, Çamci S, Vatansever Ağca F, Melek M. A novel index combining diastolic and systolic tissue Doppler parameters for predicting cardiac resynchronization therapy response. Echocardiography 2020; 37:1184-1191. [DOI: 10.1111/echo.14797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Selma Ari
- Department of Cardiology Bursa Postgraduate Hospital Bursa Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology Bursa Postgraduate Hospital Bursa Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology Bursa Postgraduate Hospital Bursa Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology Bursa Postgraduate Hospital Bursa Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology Bursa Postgraduate Hospital Bursa Turkey
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Camci S, Ari S, Karakus A, Ari H, Taner T. The predictive value of the combined systolic-diastolic index for atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery. Echocardiography 2020; 37:1177-1183. [PMID: 32735049 DOI: 10.1111/echo.14806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Atrial fibrillation (AF) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a factor that causes an increase in mortality and morbidity. Therefore, predicting post-CABG AF development is important for treatment management. In this study, we investigated the value of the ratio E/(Ea × Sa) as a combined systolic-diastolic index in predicting post-CABG AF development. METHODS This prospective study included 102 patients who underwent only isolated coronary bypass. Preoperative demographic features, biochemical, and hematological parameters, and the electrocardiographic data of all patients were recorded. The E/(Ea × Sa) indices were calculated from the echocardiographic measurements. Those who retained their postoperative sinus rhythm were defined as group 1, and those who developed AF were defined as group 2. RESULTS Group 2 had significantly higher lateral (group 1:1.14 ± 0.61 vs. group 2:1.47 ± 0.87; P = .02), medial (group 1:1.61 ± 0.70 vs. group 2:1.99 ± 0.91; P = .02), and mean (group 1:1.30 ± 0.58 vs. group 2:1.62 ± 0.74; P = .001) E/(Ea × Sa) indices than group 1. In the univariate analysis, age, CHA2 DS2 -VASc score, sPAP, IABP use, and mean E/(EaxSa) index were found to be significant predictors of post-CABG AF development. However, only the mean E/(EaxSa) index was found to be a significant predictor of post-CABG AF development in the multivariate analysis (OR: 2.19 95% CI 1.01-5.96; P = .045). CONCLUSIONS The combined systolic-diastolic index predicted the development of post-CABG AF.
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- Sencer Camci
- Department of Cardiology, Bursa Postgraduate Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Bursa Postgraduate Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Bursa Postgraduate Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Bursa Postgraduate Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bursa Postgraduate Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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Fahmey SS, Hodeib M, Refaat K, Mohammed W. Evaluation of myocardial function in neonatal sepsis using tissue Doppler imaging. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2019; 33:3752-3756. [PMID: 30835600 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2019.1583739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background: Neonatal sepsis is an important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries. Cardiac dysfunction is a major complication of severe sepsis and occurs as a part of multiple organ failure.Objective: To asses right and left ventricular functions in neonates with sepsis using tissue Doppler imaging (TDI).Methods: A total of 50 neonates fulfilling the diagnostic criteria for sepsis and 25 healthy neonates were enrolled in our study. Myocardial function and pulmonary systolic pressure were assessed using conventional echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging techniques.Results: Septic neonates had a lower E/A ratio of the mitral valve when compared to healthy neonates (p = .048), indicating left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. Pulmonary systolic pressure was significantly higher in septic neonates compared to control group (p < .001). Left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular fractional shortening and S wave mitral annulus) was not significantly different between septic and healthy neonates. Left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) was found to be significantly higher in the survived than the nonsurvived septic neonates (p = .0387).Conclusions: Neonates with sepsis have evidence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and elevated pulmonary systolic pressure. Reduced left ventricular fractional shortening is associated with poor prognosis.
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- Sameh S Fahmey
- Pediatrics Department, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Pediatrics Department, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Cardiology Department, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Pediatrics Department, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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Pugliese NR, Fabiani I, La Carrubba S, Carerj S, Conte L, Colonna P, Caso P, Benedetto F, Antonini-Canterin F, Romano MF, Citro R, Di Bello V. Prognostic Value of a Tissue Doppler Index of Systodiastolic Function in Patients with Asymptomatic Heart Failure. J Cardiovasc Echogr 2018; 28:95-100. [PMID: 29911005 PMCID: PMC5989556 DOI: 10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_59_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Introduction Doppler echocardiography with early diastolic transmitral velocity (E)/early mitral annular diastolic velocity (E') ratio has been proposed as the best predictor for evaluating left ventricle (LV) filling pressure. A dimensionless index E/(E' × S') ratio (S' = systolic mitral annulus velocity) resulted in readily, reproducible, and reliable predictor of LV filling pressure. We assessed the prognostic impact of E/E' × S') in patients with asymptomatic heart failure (HF). Materials and Methods We calculated E/(E' × S') in 337 patients (179 male, 53%; age 54.7 ± 13.7 years) using the average of septal and lateral mitral annular velocities. We considered a composite endpoint as follows: all-cause death, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, and HF exacerbation. Results Baseline ejection fraction resulted 60.2 ± 11.8%; E/E' × S') was 1.45 ± 0.8, with S' 7.4 ± 2.4 cm/s and E/E' 9.5 ± 5.4. After a 22-month median follow-up, there were 42 events: 5 deaths (12%), 3 acute myocardial infarctions (7%), 1 stroke (2%), and 33 HF hospitalizations (79%). In patients reaching the composite endpoint, E/(E' × S') resulted 2.07 ± 1.1 versus 1.3 ± 0.7 in event-free population (P < 0.001). In a Cox-regression analysis, adjusted for confounding clinical factors and conventional echo parameters, E/(E' × S') (P < 0.001), age (P < 0.001), and male gender (P = 0.03) resulted independent predictors of the composite endpoint. Conclusions E/(E' × S') was an independent predictor for the future cardiac events in asymptomatic HF.
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- Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Department, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggiero d'Aragona" Hospital, Salerno, Italy
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- Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Department, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- "Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli" Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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Lopez-Candales A, Hernandez-Suarez DF, Lopez Menendez F. Mitral Annular Dynamics and Left Ventricular Diastole. Cardiol Res 2017; 8:228-231. [PMID: 29118885 PMCID: PMC5667710 DOI: 10.14740/cr602w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Though diastolic interrogation of the mitral annulus (MA) using tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) has been quite useful in assessing left ventricular (LV) diastolic function, the relative contribution of the previous cycle MA systolic displacement or velocity components to subsequent LV diastole has not been previously investigated. We therefore sought to determine the association between MA systolic dynamics and LV diastolic function parameters. Methods For this retrospective study, only complete echocardiograms having good endocardial border resolution of both left atrial (LA) and LV chambers with M-mode (MAPSE) and tissue Doppler of the lateral MA (MA TDI S’) as well as complete Doppler data to perform assessment of LV diastole were included in our analysis. Results Data from 100 patients (mean age 54 ± 14) showed that both MA systolic displacement and velocity correlate with LV ejection fraction (P < 0.05). Only MA displacement was associated with age and LV mass. Most importantly no correlation was found between MAPSE and LV diastole. However, in sharp contrast MA TDI S’ correlated with MA relaxation velocities during both early and late LV diastole. Conclusion Even though MAPSE and MA TDI S’ are surrogate measures of LV ejection fraction, only MA TDI S’ correlates with diastolic MA velocities as no correlation was identified between MAPSE and measures of LV diastole. Additional studies are now warranted to explore whether a reduced MA TDI S’ may affect the symptomatic profile or the overall prognosis of patients with LV diastolic dysfunction.
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- Angel Lopez-Candales
- Cardiovascular Medicine Division, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Division of Cardiovascular Health and Disease, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Adeyeye VO, Balogun MO, Adebayo RA, Makinde ON, Akinwusi PO, Ajayi EA, Ogunyemi SA, Akintomide AO, Ajayi EO, Adeyeye AG, Ojo TO, Abiodun OO. Echocardiographic Assessment of Cardiac Changes During Normal Pregnancy Among Nigerians. CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-CARDIOLOGY 2016; 10:157-62. [PMID: 27656092 PMCID: PMC5015814 DOI: 10.4137/cmc.s40191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Revised: 06/25/2016] [Accepted: 06/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pregnancy is a physiological process associated with an increased hemodynamic load and cardiac structural remodeling. Limited echocardiographic information exists on cardiac chambers, left ventricular (LV) systolic and diastolic functions, and LV mass during trimesters of normal pregnancy among African women. MATERIALS AND METHODS Echocardiography was done at the beginning of the second trimester, beginning of the third trimester, and middle of the third trimester for 100 normal pregnant women and at one visit for age-matched 100 nonpregnant women. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17 software. Analysis of variance was used to compare within trimesters, and a P value of <0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS The mean (SD) ages of the patients and controls were 28.20 (±5.91) and 28.35 (±6.06) years, respectively (age range = 19–44 years, P = 0.86). Cardiac chambers, LV systolic function, and LV mass and its index increased significantly during pregnancy. A significant increase in A-wave velocity but slight increase in E-wave velocity and a reduction in tissue e′ velocity at the septal margin but a progressive increase in a′ velocity were also observed (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Cardiac chamber dimensions, LV wall thickness, and mass, most indices of LV systolic and diastolic function, though within normal range, were significantly higher in pregnant than in nonpregnant Nigerian women.
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- V O Adeyeye
- Department of Medicine, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
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Matos E, Jug B, Blagus R, Zakotnik B. A Prospective Cohort Study on Cardiotoxicity of Adjuvant Trastuzumab Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients. Arq Bras Cardiol 2016; 107:40-7. [PMID: 27305108 PMCID: PMC4976955 DOI: 10.5935/abc.20160084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background Cardiotoxicity is an important side effect of trastuzumab therapy and cardiac
surveillance is recommended. Objectives The aim of our study was to prospectively assess baseline patients'
characteristics, level of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide
(NT-proBNP) and echocardiographic parameters as possible predictors of
trastuzumab-related cardiac dysfunction. Methods In a prospective cohort study, clinical, echocardiographic and neurohumoral
assessment was performed at baseline, after 4, 8 and 12 months in breast
cancer patients undergoing post-anthracycline (3-4 cycles) adjuvant therapy
with trastuzumab. Trastuzumab-related cardiac dysfunction was defined as a
decline of ≥ 10% in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Results 92 patients (mean age, 53.6 ± 9.0 years) were included. Patients who
developed trastuzumab-related LVEF decline ≥ 10% (20.6%) during
treatment had significantly higher baseline LVEF (70.7 ± 4.4%) than
those without (64.8 ± 5.5%) (p = 0.0035). All other measured baseline
parameters (age, body mass index, arterial hypertension, level of NT-proBNP
and other echocardiographic parameters) were not identified as
significant. Conclusions Our findings suggest that baseline patient' characteristics, level of
NT-proBNP and echocardiographic parameters, as long as they are within
normal range, are not a reliable tool to predict early trastuzumab-related
cardiac dysfunction in patients undergoing post-low dose anthracycline
adjuvant trastuzumab therapy. A LVEF decline in patients with high-normal
baseline level although statistically significant is not clinically
relevant.
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- Erika Matos
- Division of Medical Oncology, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Vascular Diseases, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute for Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Ari H, Ari S, Sarigül OY, Coşar S, Doğanay K, Emlek N, Tütüncü A, Kivanç E, Çamci S, Aktaş I, Karakuş A, Zengin I, Bozat T, Melek M. A Novel Index Combining Diastolic and Systolic Tissue Doppler Parameters for Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence. Echocardiography 2016; 33:1009-15. [DOI: 10.1111/echo.13212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Hasan Ari
- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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- Bursa Postgraduate Hospital; Department of Cardiology; Bursa Turkey
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Axt-Fliedner R, Graupner O, Kawecki A, Degenhardt J, Herrmann J, Tenzer A, Doelle A, Willruth A, Steinhard J, Gembruch U, Bahlmann F, Enzensberger C. Evaluation of right ventricular function in fetuses with hypoplastic left heart syndrome using tissue Doppler techniques. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2015; 45:670-677. [PMID: 25418127 DOI: 10.1002/uog.14736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2014] [Revised: 09/24/2014] [Accepted: 11/17/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The outcome of patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is influenced by right ventricular function. This study aimed to investigate whether differences in right ventricular function of fetuses with HLHS are present during gestation. METHODS This was a prospective study comprising 14 fetuses with HLHS (28 measurements obtained in total) and 28 normal control fetuses (31 measurements obtained in total). The two groups were matched for gestational age. Ultrasound M-mode was used to assess displacement of the tricuspid annulus. Spectral Doppler and myocardial tissue Doppler-derived inflow and outflow velocities were assessed. Tricuspid valve peak early wave to peak active wave (E/A) ratio, the early wave to early diastolic annular relaxation velocity (E/E') ratio and the tissue Doppler-derived myocardial performance index (MPI') were calculated. RESULTS E-wave velocity was significantly higher in fetuses with HLHS than in control fetuses (mean, 40.14 cm/s vs 35.47 cm/s; P < 0.05, respectively), and A-wave velocity in fetuses with HLHS showed a tendency for higher values in the right ventricle compared with normal control fetuses, but this did not reach statistical significance (61.16 cm/s vs 54.64 cm/s; P = 0.08). The E/A ratio increased during gestation in controls, but this increase was not seen in HLHS fetuses. Peak annular velocity during atrial contraction (A') and the E/E' ratio were significantly lower in controls than in HLHS fetuses: 9.50 cm/s vs 10.39 cm/s (P < 0.05) and 5.77 vs 7.37 (P < 0.05), respectively. There were no differences for right-ventricular MPI' or tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion between HLHS fetuses and controls. CONCLUSION The results of this study show that altered right ventricular function in HLHS infants may develop antenatally. It is hoped that confirmation of these findings using Doppler-independent techniques will lead to further exploration of ventricular function in HLHS fetuses. Consequently, parental counseling and postnatal management strategies could be influenced.
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- R Axt-Fliedner
- Division of Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Division of Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Division of Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Division of Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- IT Service Center, Statistical Consulting Service Unit, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Division of Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Toshiba Medical Systems Europe BV, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Praxis Dr. Rosenberg, Dr. Steinhard und Kollegen, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bürgerhospital, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Division of Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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Wai B, Patel SK, Ord M, MacIsaac RJ, Jerums G, Srivastava PM, Burrell LM. Prevalence, predictors and evolution of echocardiographically defined cardiac abnormalities in adults with type 1 diabetes: an observational cohort study. J Diabetes Complications 2014; 28:22-8. [PMID: 24210987 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2013.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2013] [Revised: 09/20/2013] [Accepted: 09/29/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS The aims of this observational study were to determine the prevalence and predictors of an abnormal echocardiogram in adults with type 1 diabetes, and to assess the evolution of changes in a subset of subjects. METHODS Cardiac function and structure were prospectively investigated by comprehensive transthoracic echocardiographic techniques in asymptomatic adults with type 1 diabetes seen in the ambulatory care setting. RESULTS We recruited 136 subjects (mean age 39 years, SD 14 years) with a median diabetes duration of 21 years [25(th), 75(th) interquartile range; 11, 29]. An abnormal echocardiogram was present in 29% of subjects; diastolic dysfunction in 69%, left ventricular hypertrophy in 38% and systolic dysfunction in 10%. The independent predictors of an abnormal echocardiogram were age, with a 9-fold increase in those ≥40 years (OR 9.40 [95% CI 2.68-33.04], P <0.0001), and increased body mass index (BMI), with a 17% increase in risk (P=0.04). A second echocardiogram was available in 65 subjects (3.8±1.7 years later). The results showed that one in five with a normal first study had developed an abnormal second study, mainly diastolic dysfunction, with age being the only independent predictor of progression (P=0.006). CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION Subclinical echocardiographic abnormalities are common in asymptomatic type 1 diabetes adults, and changes are progressive. The addition of an echocardiogram to complication surveillance programs in those with type 1 diabetes aged ≥40 years may represent a cost-effective way to screen for, and aggressively treat, occult cardiac disease.
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- Bryan Wai
- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology & Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital & University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Endocrine Centre of Excellence, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia.
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Godfrey ME, Messing B, Cohen SM, Valsky DV, Yagel S. Functional assessment of the fetal heart: a review. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2012; 39:131-144. [PMID: 21611999 DOI: 10.1002/uog.9064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/12/2011] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
Abstract
The purpose of this review is to evaluate the current modalities available for the assessment of fetal cardiac function. The unique anatomy and physiology of the fetal circulation are described, with reference to the difference between in-utero and ex-utero life. M-mode, early/atrial ratio, myocardial performance index, three-dimensional and four-dimensional ultrasound, tissue Doppler including strain and strain rate, speckle tracking, magnetic resonance imaging and venous flow assessment are described. The modalities are analyzed from the perspective of the clinician and certain questions are posed. Does the modality assess systolic function, diastolic function or both? Is it applicable to both ventricles? Does it require extensive post-processing or additional hardware, or does it make use of technology already available to the average practitioner? The reproducibility and reliability of the techniques are evaluated, with reference to their utility in clinical decision-making. Finally, directions for future research are proposed.
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Affiliation(s)
- M E Godfrey
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Schneider Children's Medical Center Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel
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Predictors of successful extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) weaning after assistance for refractory cardiogenic shock. Intensive Care Med 2011; 37:1738-45. [DOI: 10.1007/s00134-011-2358-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2010] [Accepted: 08/06/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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