Chapter 1. Basic of Strain Imaging & the normal Strain

Chapter 1. Basic of Strain Imaging & the normal Strain

LV, LA, RV, RA

LV, LA, RV, RA

Myocardial mechanics — the left ventricle

LV systole / diastole

Ejection fraction — How, Why, Biplane (Simpson) / 2D Strain (longitudinal)

Indications for Strain Imaging

Quality criteria Strain Imaging / Speckle Tracking Echocardiography

Normal values of Strain Imaging — LV Strain

17-Segment Model for Bulls-eye

How to measure LV Strain

Normal LV Strain — Bulls-eye

Region of Interest (ROI)

Angle & Foreshortening

PSI & Dispersion

Normal values – RV strain

Normal values – LA strain

Normal values – RA strain

Limitations of Strain Imaging

Normal values of Strain Imaging

LV Strain

  • Differences in vendors exist — stick to one vendor (even though the GLS is becoming more robust, the regional is very difficult to compare) in the follow-up

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