Comprehensive Assessment of Right Ventricular Function in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension with Global Longitudinal Peak Systolic Strain Derived from Multiple Right Ventricular Views - 25/05/14
, Daniel E. Forsha, MD b, Niels Risum, MD, PhD c, Christoph P. Hornik, MD b, Abby D. Poms, RRT a, Terry A. Fortin, MD a, Victor F. Tapson, MD d, Eric J. Velazquez, MD a, Joseph Kisslo, MD a, Zainab Samad, MD aAbstract |
Background |
Right ventricular (RV) function is a strong predictor of mortality in pulmonary hypertension (PH), but two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography–derived assessments of RV function that could aid in risk assessment and management of patients with PH are of limited utility. RV longitudinal peak systolic strain (RVLS) derived from 2D speckle-tracking echocardiography is a relatively novel method for quantifying RV function but typically is derived from a single apical four-chamber view of the right ventricle and may have inherent limitations. The objective of this study was to determine the utility of regional and global RVLS calculated from multiple views of the right ventricle to comprehensively assess RV function in a cohort of patients with PH.
Methods |
Regional and global RVLS were obtained from multiple views of the right ventricle (centered on the right ventricle–focused apical position) in 40 patients with PH, defined as a mean pulmonary artery pressure ≥ 25 mm Hg, most of whom also had pulmonary capillary wedge pressures ≤ 15 mm Hg and were thus defined as having pulmonary arterial hypertension. This was compared with other 2D echocardiography–derived parameters of RV function and functional parameters.
Results |
Global RVLS calculated from multiple views had a superior correlation with 6-min walk distance compared with other parameters of RV function, including tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion, RV myocardial performance index, and fractional area change. Although global RVLS calculated from multiple views displayed a similar correlation with 6-min walk distance as global RVLS calculated from a single four-chamber view, analysis of regional strains provided by multiple views identified distinct patterns of RV dysfunction, consisting of global, free wall, or septal dysfunction, that were associated with specific clinical characteristics.
Conclusions |
Global RVLS derived from multiple right ventricle–focused views yields a comprehensive quantitative assessment of regional and global RV function that correlates moderately with functional parameters and may be useful in the assessment of PH. Distinct patterns of regional RV dysfunction are associated with different clinical characteristics.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pulmonary hypertension, Right ventricular function, Speckle-tracking echocardiography, Strain, 6-minute walk distance
Abbreviations : AP4, AP3, AP2, FAC, LV, MPI, PA, PAAT, PAH, PH, REVEAL, RV, RVLS, 6MWD, TAPSE, 2D
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| Dr Samad received research grant support from the American Society of Echocardiography (Morrisville, NC). |
Vol 27 - N° 6
P. 657 - juin 2014 Retour au numéro
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