Tissue Doppler Imaging in Cardiology Nowadays: Clinical Applications
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Echocardiography is a routine test in cardiology nowadays and Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) is particularly useful for evaluating myocardial tissue motion; compared to strain imaging, TDI has a higher temporal resolution, is less time consuming, also it has specifc clinical applications and benefts: assessment of diastolic function, assessment of left and right ventricular function, evaluation of ventricular dyssynchrony, and evaluation of constrictive/restrictive syndromes.
Authors and Affiliations
Mireille Nasr| Anaesthesia Department, UHNDS-USEK University Hospital, Byblos, Lebanon, Antoine Kossaify| Cardiology Department, UHNDS-USEK University Hospital, Byblos, Lebanon Corresponding e-mail: antoinekossaify@yahoo.com
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