The speckle-tracking technique has become an easily accessible, quick-to-use, and
straightforward tool for assessing advanced myocardial function. Achievements in the …

Speckle tracking echocardiography has emerged as a sensitive tool to analyze myocardial
function with improved diagnostic accuracy and prognostic value. Left atrial strain …

Left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS) has an important role in the diagnosis of
cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD). Little is known about the role of atrial …

Many cardiovascular diseases are characterized by diastolic dysfunction, which associates
with worse clinical outcomes like overall mortality and hospitalization for heart failure (HF) …

Cancer therapies have revolutionized patient survival rates, yet they come with the risk of
cardiotoxicity, necessitating effective monitoring and management. The existing guidelines …

Background The effect of trastuzumab therapy on left atrial (LA) function remains largely
unknown. Our aim was to assess the changes in LA strain parameters longitudinally in …

Objective This study aimed to assess the incidence of early cancer therapy-related cardiac
dysfunction (CTRCD) and the characteristics of left and right heart deformations during …

Aims With improved diagnosis and treatments, a greater percentage of breast cancer
patients are achieving long-term survival. Consequently, long-term cardiotoxicity secondary …

Background: Chemotherapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) significantly affects
patients undergoing anthracycline (AC) therapy, with a prevalence ranging from 2% to 20 …

Background Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) has significantly improved survival rates in
various hematological malignancies. However, this has led to an increased prevalence of …