New aspects of septal function by using 1-dimensional strain and strain rate imaging
Per Lindqvist1, Stellan Mörner, Kjell Karp
1Department of Clinical Physiology, Heart Centre, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden. per.lindqvist@medicin.umu.se <per.lindqvist@medicin.umu.se>
Summary
Strain (epsilon) and strain rate (SR) imaging reveal distinct radial deformation patterns within the interventricular septum layers. These findings explain limitations in Doppler tissue imaging for assessing septal function and highlight regional differences in ventricular mechanics.
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