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Espersen C, Skaarup KG, Lassen MCH, Johansen ND, Hauser R, Olsen FJ, Jensen GB, Schnohr P, Møgelvang R, Biering-Sørensen T. Normal age- and sex-based values of right ventricular free wall and four-chamber longitudinal strain by speckle-tracking echocardiography: from the Copenhagen City heart study. Clin Res Cardiol 2024; 113:456-468. [PMID: 37968333 PMCID: PMC10881734 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-023-02333-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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AIM To promote the implementation of right ventricular (RV) longitudinal strain in clinical practice, we sought to propose normal values for RV free wall (RVFWLS) and four-chamber longitudinal strain (RV4CLS) and investigate the association with clinical and echocardiographic parameters in participants from the general population. METHODS AND RESULTS Participants from the 5th Copenhagen City Heart Study (2011-2015)-a prospective cohort study-with available RV longitudinal strain measurements were included. RVFWLS and RV4CLS were assessed using two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography. In total, 2951 participants were included. Amongst 1297 participants without cardiovascular disease or risk factors (median age 44, 63% female), mean values of RVFWLS and RV4CLS were - 26.7% ± 5.2 (95% prediction interval (PI) - 36.9, - 16.5) and - 21.7% ± 3.4 (95%PI - 28.4, - 15.0), respectively. Women had significantly higher absolute values of RVFWLS and RV4CLS than men (mean - 27.5 ± 5.5 vs. - 25.4 ± 4.5, p < 0.001 and - 22.3 ± 3.5 vs. - 20.6 ± 3.0, p < 0.001, respectively). Absolute values of RVFWLS but not RV4CLS decreased significantly with increasing age in unadjusted linear regression. Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion, RV s' and left ventricular global longitudinal strain were the most influential parameters associated with both RVFWLS and RV4CLS in multiple linear regression. Participants with cardiovascular disease (n = 1531) had a higher proportion of abnormal values of RVFWLS and RV4CLS compared to the healthy population (8% vs. 4%, p < 0.001 and 8% vs. 3%, p < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSION This study proposed normal age- and sex-based values of RVFWLS and RV4CLS in a healthy population sample and showed significant sex differences in both measurements across ages.
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- Caroline Espersen
- Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Imaging Research Laboratory, The Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev & Gentofte, Gentofte Hospitalsvej 8, 2900, Hellerup, Denmark.
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Imaging Research Laboratory, The Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev & Gentofte, Gentofte Hospitalsvej 8, 2900, Hellerup, Denmark
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Imaging Research Laboratory, The Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev & Gentofte, Gentofte Hospitalsvej 8, 2900, Hellerup, Denmark
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Imaging Research Laboratory, The Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev & Gentofte, Gentofte Hospitalsvej 8, 2900, Hellerup, Denmark
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Imaging Research Laboratory, The Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev & Gentofte, Gentofte Hospitalsvej 8, 2900, Hellerup, Denmark
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Imaging Research Laboratory, The Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev & Gentofte, Gentofte Hospitalsvej 8, 2900, Hellerup, Denmark
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Copenhagen City Heart Study, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Copenhagen City Heart Study, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Copenhagen City Heart Study, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
- The Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Imaging Research Laboratory, The Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev & Gentofte, Gentofte Hospitalsvej 8, 2900, Hellerup, Denmark
- Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- The Copenhagen City Heart Study, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
- The Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Dong TX, Zhu Q, Wang ST, Wang YH, Li GY, Kong FX, Ma CY. Diagnostic and prognostic value of echocardiography in pulmonary hypertension: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. BMC Pulm Med 2023; 23:253. [PMID: 37430308 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-023-02552-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The role of echocardiography in the diagnostic and prognostic assessment of pulmonary hypertension (PH) has been widely studied recently. However, these findings have not undergone normative evaluation and may provide confusing evidence for clinicians. To evaluate and summarize existing evidence, we performed an umbrella review. METHODS Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were searched in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library from inception to September 4, 2022. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR), and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system was used to evaluate the quality of evidence. RESULTS Thirteen meta-analyses (nine diagnostic and four prognostic studies) were included after searching four databases. The methodological quality of the included studies was rated as high (62%) or moderate (38%) by AMSTAR. The thirteen included meta-analyses involved a total of 28 outcome measures. The quality of evidence for these outcomes were high (7%), moderate (29%), low (39%), and very low (25%) using GRADE methodology. In the detection of PH, the sensitivity of systolic pulmonary arterial pressure is 0.85-0.88, and the sensitivity and specificity of right ventricular outflow tract acceleration time are 0.84. Pericardial effusion, right atrial area, and tricuspid annulus systolic displacement provide prognostic value in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension with hazard ratios between 1.45 and 1.70. Meanwhile, right ventricular longitudinal strain has independent prognostic value in patients with PH, with a hazard ratio of 2.96-3.67. CONCLUSION The umbrella review recommends echocardiography for PH detection and prognosis. Systolic pulmonary arterial pressure and right ventricular outflow tract acceleration time can be utilized for detection, while several factors including pericardial effusion, right atrial area, tricuspid annular systolic displacement, and right ventricular longitudinal strain have demonstrated prognostic significance. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42022356091), https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/ .
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- Tian-Xin Dong
- Department of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing Bei Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing Bei Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Imaging in Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing Bei Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Imaging in Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing Bei Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Imaging in Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing Bei Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Imaging in Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing Bei Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Imaging in Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing Bei Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China.
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Imaging in Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
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Vera-Pineda R, Carrizales-Sepúlveda EF, Morales-Rendón EJ, Ordaz-Farías A, Solís JG, Benavides-González MA, Flores-Ramírez R. Echocardiographic manifestations during the first 3 months after an episode of COVID-19 and their relationship with disease severity and persistence of symptoms. Am J Med Sci 2023; 366:32-37. [PMID: 37040829 PMCID: PMC10082966 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular manifestations in patients with COVID-19 are associated with dire outcomes. Long COVID syndrome is the persistence of symptoms after acute disease and is found in up to 40% of subjects. There is little information regarding subacute echocardiographic manifestations after COVID-19, and no study has included a Mexican mestizo population. METHODS This cross-sectional study included subjects older than 18 with an episode of COVID-19 in the last 3 months. Those with previously known cardiovascular disease were excluded. The patient´s medical history and COVID-19 information were obtained from clinical charts. We performed a transthoracic echocardiogram in every subject and determined left ventricular (LV) index mass, LV ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LV GLS), right ventricular (RV) GLS, and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE). A descriptive and comparative analysis was performed based on symptom severity and persistence. RESULTS One hundred subjects were included; 63% were classified with mild and 37% with moderate to severe COVID-19. The median of LVEF was 60% (55-60), LV GLS and RV GLS was impaired in 34% and 74% of patients, respectively. Patients with moderate to severe disease had significantly lower LVEF (Mean Difference: -3.3), TAPSE (mean difference: -1.8), and higher (worse) LV GLS (Mean Difference: 2.5) and RV GLS (mean difference: 2.9). Persistent symptoms were associated with lower TAPSE and higher RVGLS. CONCLUSIONS Patients who recover from COVID-19 have a high prevalence of subtle RV and LV dysfunction using GLS analysis. A moderate to severe episode was associated with worse RV and LV function measured by RV GLS, TAPSE, and LV GLS. Subjects with persistent symptoms had worse RVGLS and TAPSE.
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- Raymundo Vera-Pineda
- Cardiology Service, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico; Division of Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Cardiology Service, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico; Heart Failure Unit, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Cardiology Service, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico; Division of Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Cardiology Service, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico; Echocardiography Laboratory, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Cardiology Service, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Cardiology Service, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico; Echocardiography Laboratory, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Right heart failure (RHF) following left ventricular assist device implantation (LVAD) remains the primary cause of postoperative mortality and morbidity, and prediction of RHF is the main interest of the transplantation community. In this review, we outline the role and impact of right ventricular strain in the evaluation of the right ventricle function before LVAD implantation. RECENT FINDINGS Accumulating data suggest that measurement of right ventricular longitudinal strain (RVLS) has a critical role in predicting RHF preoperatively and may improve morbidity and mortality following LVAD implantation. However, the significant intraobserver, interobserver variability, the lack of multicenter, prospective studies, and the need for a learning curve remain the most critical limitations in the clinical practice at present. This review highlighted the importance of right ventricular strain in the diagnosis of RHF preoperatively and revealed that RVLS might have a crucial clinical measurement for the selection and management of LVAD patients in the future with the more extensive multicenter studies.
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- Fatih Gumus
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center, Cebeci Hospitals, Ankara University School of Medicine, Dikimevi, 06340, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center, Cebeci Hospitals, Ankara University School of Medicine, Dikimevi, 06340, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center, Cebeci Hospitals, Ankara University School of Medicine, Dikimevi, 06340, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center, Cebeci Hospitals, Ankara University School of Medicine, Dikimevi, 06340, Ankara, Turkey.
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