Is Echocardiographic Assessment of Strain Essential In Daily Routine?

Abstract

The assessment of myocardial fiber deformation (myocardial strain) during the cardiac cycle is a direct measurement of muscle function, which can be obtained by conventional imaging tests such as echocardiography and magnetic resonance. Strain measurement can identify abnormalities in global and regional myocardial function, in addition to making the differential diagnosis of some cardiomyopathies. Furthermore, it is an earlier marker of ventricular dysfunction than ejection fraction and may predict adverse cardiovascular events