Why the study?
Does 2D strain imaging detect subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with isolated mitral stenosis compared to healthy controls?
Population
103 subjects, comprising 72 patients with isolated mitral stenosis and 31 healthy control subjects.
Comparison
2D strain imaging vs Healthy control subjects
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Strain imaging may detect subclinical LV dysfunction in MS with preserved LVEF; leaves open prognostic value and management implications.
Does 2D strain imaging detect subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with isolated mitral stenosis compared to healthy controls?
2D strain imaging can detect subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with mitral stenosis, independent of hemodynamic severity, even when LVEF is normal.
Bilen et al. (2011) studied this question.
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