Does two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (2D-STI) improve the early detection of subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction in males with alcohol-related disorders?
2D-STI is a useful imaging modality for the early detection of subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction in males with alcohol-related disorders.
In males with alcohol-related disorders, 2D-STI consistently reveals multidirectional strain deficits that correlate tightly with conventional left ventricular volumes and ejection fraction, supporting its use for early detection of sub-clinical systolic dysfunction.
Zeng et al. (Wed,) studied this question.