Purpose Left ventricular (LV) mechanics by speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) is
prognostic in patients with cardiovascular diseases, but evidence related to community-
dwelling individuals is uncertain. We therefore performed a systematic review and meta-
analysis of STE as a predictor of adverse outcomes in the general population. Methods
PRISMA guidelines were followed and MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched to identify
eligible studies. Primary outcome was all-cause mortality and secondary outcomes were …

Introduction Left ventricular (LV) strain by speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) is a
comparatively new prognostic marker. Meta-analyses relating LV strain by STE to outcomes
have been conducted in selected patient-based populations with established or suspected
cardiovascular (CV) diseases. However, the evidence related to population-based studies of
community-dwelling individuals is uncertain. The aim of this study is to provide a
comprehensive systematic review and analysis of the current available literature regarding …