Clinical Applications of Strain Echocardiography: A Clinical Consensus Statement From the American Society of Echocardiography Developed in Collaboration With the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging of the European Society of Cardiology

Resultado clave

Speckle-tracking echocardiography generally has an inadequate frame rate for evaluating strain-rate waveforms compared to tissue Doppler imaging.

Puntos clave

• To establish a clinical consensus on the application of strain echocardiography in cardiovascular imaging.
• Developed a consensus statement through collaboration between the American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.
• Reviewed limitations and advantages of strain echocardiography compared to other imaging techniques.
• Identified inadequate frame rates in strain-rate waveforms compared to tissue Doppler imaging (TDI).
• Highlighted clinical applications and potential benefits of strain echocardiography in diagnosing heart conditions.