The anatomy of the adult human left ventricle (LV) is the result of its complex interaction with
its environment. From the fetal to the neonatal to the adult form, the human LV undergoes an …

In recent years, the role of left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) as the gold standard
parameter for the evaluation of systolic function has been questioned, and many efforts have …

Background This study was planned by the EACVI/ASE/Industry Task Force to Standardize
Deformation Imaging to (1) test the variability of speckle-tracking global longitudinal strain …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of vendor-specific and
independent strain analysis tools to detect regional myocardial function abnormality in a …

Aims Left ventricular (LV) diastolic filling is characterized by the formation of a vortex that
supports an efficient transit into systolic ejection. Aim of this study was to assess the …

Abstract Background & Aims Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease confers increased risk for
cardiovascular disease, including heart failure (HF), for reasons that remain unclear …

Background Left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction is an important predictor of
cardiovascular death. Global longitudinal strain (GLS) is a widely available …

Assessing left ventricular diastolic and regional function is a crucial part of the
cardiovascular evaluation. Diastolic function is as important as systolic function for left …

Owing to its ease of application, noninvasive nature, and safety, echocardiography is an
essential imaging modality to assess cardiac function in patients affected by ischemic heart …

Objectives We assessed the value of speckle tracking imaging performed early after a first
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in order to predict infarct size and …