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[Application of Xstrain in the evaluation of heart function in children with tonsil adenoidal hypertrophy]
Li Mei1, Xiao-Ying Yang, Run-Lan Wang
1Department of Ultrasound, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Insights
Xstrain technology detects early cardiac function changes in children with tonsil adenoidal hypertrophy (TAH). This method offers a reliable cardiovascular evaluation for pediatric TAH patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Echocardiography
- Cardiovascular Physiology
Context:
- Tonsil adenoidal hypertrophy (TAH) can impact pediatric cardiovascular health.
- Early detection of cardiac dysfunction is crucial in children with TAH.
- Xstrain technology offers advanced assessment of myocardial function.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of Xstrain technology in assessing cardiac function in pediatric patients with TAH.
- To identify specific alterations in left and right ventricular mechanics associated with TAH.
- To establish Xstrain technology as a reliable tool for cardiovascular assessment in this population.
Summary:
- The study compared cardiac function using Xstrain technology in 35 children with TAH and 20 controls.
- Significant differences were observed in tricuspid annulus and left ventricular wall velocities between groups.
- TAH group showed altered systolic and diastolic velocities in various myocardial segments.
Impact:
- Xstrain technology can identify subclinical cardiac functional changes in children with TAH.
- Findings support the use of Xstrain technology for early cardiovascular risk stratification in pediatric TAH.
- This technology aids in comprehensive cardiac evaluation and management of children with TAH.
Objective:
To study the value of Xstrain technology in the evaluation of cardiac function in children with tonsil adenoidal hypertrophy (TAH).
Methods:
Thirty-five children with TAH (TAH group) and 20 normal age-matched children (control group) were enrolled. The left ventricular wall movement in the vertical, radial and circumferential directions and the right ventricular tricuspid annulus movement were detected using Xstrain technology.
Results:
The systolic and early diastolic velocities of tricuspid annulus in the TAH group were higher than those in the control group. The systolic and diastolic circumferential velocities of the middle lateral wall and back wall of left ventricular in the TAH group were lower than those in the control group. The systolic and early diastolic vertical velocities of the basement of left ventricular wall in the TAH group were higher than those in the control group. There was no significant difference in the radial velocity between the two groups.
Conclusions:
Early changes in the cardiac function can be found by Xstrain technology in children with TAH. Xstrain technology can provide a reliable basis for cardiovascular evaluation in children with TAH.
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