Longitudinal strain reflects the interaction of myocardial contractility to afterload in rat models of hemodynamic overload-induced heart failure

• Published in: European heart journal Vol. 41; no. Supplement_2
• Main Authors: Ruppert, M, Lakatos, B.K, Tokodi, M, Karime, C, Hizoh, I, Olah, A, Sayour, A.A, Barta, B.A, Merkely, B, Kovacs, A, Radovits, T
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.11.2020

Abstract Background Two-dimensional (2D) speckle tracking echocardiography (STE)-derived myocardial strain parameters are sensitive markers of left ventricular (LV) systolic function. Novel findings suggest that the contractile state of the myocardium, afterload and preload are major determinants of...