Key result
Aortic distensibility and circumferential ascending aortic strain (CAAS) had a significant negative relationship with Gensini score (r= -0.717) in patients presenting with chest pain.
Why the study?
Two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography is a promising technique, but its feasibility for evaluating aortic root strain in relation to aortic stiffness for early prediction of atherosclerosis required evaluation.
Does real-time 2D-ST echocardiography of the aortic root correlate with aortic stiffness and predict atherosclerosis in patients with chest pain?
Cross-Sectional (n=50)
Does real-time 2D-ST echocardiography of the aortic root correlate with aortic stiffness and predict atherosclerosis in patients with chest pain?
Effect estimate: r= -0.717
Aortic distensibility and circumferential ascending aortic strain measured by 2D speckle tracking echocardiography correlate negatively with atherosclerosis severity.
Feasibility of 2D-ST aortic root imaging remains hypothesis-generating; larger prospective studies needed to confirm atherosclerosis prediction.
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Alamin et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Chest pain (n=50). Aortic distensibility and circumferential ascending aortic strain (CAAS) was evaluated on Gensini score (r= -0.717). Aortic distensibility and circumferential ascending aortic strain (CAAS) had a significant negative relationship with Gensini score (r= -0.717) in patients presenting with chest pain.
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