Longitudinal strain predicts left ventricular mass regression after aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis and preserved left ventricular function

Sandro Gelsomino*, Fabiana Luca, Orlando Parise, Roberto Lorusso, Carmelo Massimiliano Rao, Enrico Vizzardi, Gian Franco Gensini, Jos G. Maessen

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleAcademicpeer-review

Abstract

We explored the influence of global longitudinal strain (GLS) measured with two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography on left ventricular mass regression (LVMR) in patients with pure aortic stenosis (AS) and normal left ventricular function undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR). The study population included 83 patients with severe AS (aortic valve area
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)775-784
JournalHeart and Vessels
Volume28
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2013

Keywords

  • Aortic stenosis
  • Aortic valve replacement
  • Strain

Cite this