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Evaluation of Left Ventricular Structure and Function using 3D Echocardiography
Published on: October 28, 2020
Clinical Assessment and Implication of Left Ventricular Mechanical Dyssynchrony in Patients with Heart Failure
Yi-Hsin Chan1, Chun-Li Wang1, Chi-Tai Kuo1
1Cardiovascular Department, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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There have been numerous studies focusing on the assessment of left ventricular mechanical dyssynchrony. These studies are diverse in their purposes, which include more effectively predicting the response to cardiac resynchronization therapy, improving the guidance of the left ventricular lead position, and better prediction of outcome in patients with heart failure. This article reviews the current assessment methods, clinical applications and limitations of left ventricular dyssynchrony indices derived from echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging and radionuclide imaging in patients with heart failure.
Key Words:
Cardiac resynchronization therapy; Dyssynchrony; Echocardiography; Heart failure.
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