Echocardiographic imaging is ideally suited for the evaluation of cardiac mechanics
because of its intrinsically dynamic nature. Because for decades, echocardiography has …

Abstract Aims Apical rocking (ApRock) and septal flash (SF) are often observed phenomena
in asynchronously contracting ventricles. We investigated the relationship of visually …

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been a major step in the treatment of heart
failure patients and intraventricular conduction delay. As a considerable number of patients …

Aims Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) reduces morbidity and mortality in systolic
heart failure patients with ventricular conduction delay. Variability of individual response to …

BACKGROUND: A classical strain pattern of early contraction in one wall and prestretching
of the opposing wall followed by late contraction has previously been associated with left …

Aims Investigating the acute impact of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) on regional
myocardial work distribution in the left ventricle (LV) and to which extent it is related to long …

Aim To determine if incorporation of assessment of mechanical dyssynchrony could improve
the prognostic value of patient selection based on current guidelines. Methods and results …

Aims Left ventricular (LV) mechanical dyssynchrony (LVMD) has emerged as a therapeutic
target using cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in chronic heart failure patients …

Aims Contradicting reports have been published regarding the relation between a
dobutamine-induced increase in either cardiac dyssynchrony or left-ventricular ejection …

Recent landmark trials provided the impetus to update the recommendations for cardiac
resynchronization therapy (CRT). This article provides guidance on the prescription of CRT …