Abstract
Cardiac strain imaging (CSI) is a powerful technique which is able to quantify and localize cardiac defects. However, validation and reproducibility remain major issues. In this study, semi-3D CSI was performed on ex vivo beating porcine hearts to quantify the reproducibility of CSI and examine the feasibility of clinical application of CSI for the assessment of cardiac function in patients with a left ventricular assist device. Results reveal highly reproducible strain results between heartbeats. However, differences were found between hearts, due to biological variation and condition of the hearts. Supported hearts showed a decrease in strain and strain rate, and strain pattern with higher pump speeds. Future work should include translation of the measured parameters into quantitive assessment of cardiac function and validation in a long-term patient study.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2015 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2015 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781479981823 |
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Publication status | Published - 13 Nov 2015 |
Event | 2015 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS 2015) - Taipei International Convention Center, Taipei, Taiwan Duration: 21 Oct 2015 → 24 Oct 2015 http://ewh.ieee.org/conf/ius/ius_2015/ |
Conference
Conference | 2015 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS 2015) |
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Abbreviated title | 2015 IUS |
Country/Territory | Taiwan |
City | Taipei |
Period | 21/10/15 → 24/10/15 |
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Keywords
- Assist Devices
- Cardiac
- RF
- Strain Imaging
- Validation