Key result
2D-speckle tracking echocardiography identified early left ventricular regional function abnormalities in chronic kidney disease, with better function in hemodialysis versus nondialysis patients.
Why the study?
Does 2D-speckle tracking echocardiography identify early impaired left ventricular myocardial function in patients with chronic kidney disease?
Cross-Sectional (n=80)
Does 2D-speckle tracking echocardiography identify early impaired left ventricular myocardial function in patients with chronic kidney disease?
2D-speckle tracking echocardiography can identify early subclinical abnormalities in left ventricular myocardial function in patients with chronic kidney disease and preserved ejection fraction.
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Supports subclinical LV assessment in CKD with preserved EF; hypothesis-generating for dialysis differences and clinical utility.
Yan et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Chronic kidney disease (n=80). Chronic kidney disease (hemodialysis and nondialysis) vs. Healthy volunteers was evaluated on Left ventricular regional longitudinal, circumferential and radial peak systolic velocity, early diastolic velocity, and peak systolic strain. 2D-speckle tracking echocardiography identified early left ventricular regional function abnormalities in chronic kidney disease, with better function in hemodialysis versus nondialysis patients.
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