Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics

, Volume 73, Issue 2, pp 577–580 | Cite as

Evaluation of Left Ventricular Function in Uremic Patients by Speckle Tracking Imaging

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Abstract

Here, we tested the suitability of two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (STI) for assessment of left ventricular function in uremic patients. Forty-nine patients and 40 healthy individuals were enrolled for STI evaluation of common echocardiography measurements, as well as twist angles of apical and basal segment rotations. The E/A wave ratio, rotation angle, and twist angles of apical and basal segment rotations were significantly lower in uremic patients (p < 0.05 vs. healthy individuals), while left ventricular interior diameter and left ventricular wall thickness were significantly increased (p < 0.05 vs. healthy individuals). There was no significant difference in the left ventricular ejection fraction between patients and healthy individuals. Thus, two-dimensional STI is suitable for assessment of changes of left ventricular function in uremic patients.

Keywords

Uremia Speckle tracking imaging Left ventricular function Twist angle 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of UltrasonographyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning Medical UniversityJinzhouChina
  2. 2.Department of Special CareThe General Hospital of Shenyang Military RegionShenyangChina
  3. 3.Department of UrologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning Medical UniversityJinzhouChina
  4. 4.Department of NephrologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning Medical UniversityJinzhouChina

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