Strain Imaging: The Emergence of Speckle Tracking Echocardiography into Clinical Pediatric Cardiology. (16th February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Colquitt, John L.; Pignatelli, Ricardo H.
• Is Part Of: Congenital heart disease. Volume 11:Number 2(2016)
• Page Start: 199
• Page End: 207
• Publication Date: 2016-02-16
• Subjects: Myocardial Deformation -- Strain Imaging -- Congenital Heart Disease -- Global Longitudinal Strain; Congenital heart disease -- Periodicals; 616.1204305
• DOI: 10.1111/chd.12334
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-079X

Abstract

Abstract: Speckle tracking echocardiography measures myocardial strain and allows for the quantification of regional and global left and right ventricular function. A growing body of literature is supporting its transition from research into clinical practice. This article aims to provide a practical review of strain imaging as it applies to congenital and pediatric heart disease, with the goals of increasing literacy and advocating for greater clinical integration.