超声心动图评价左室舒张性心力衰竭患者左心形态及舒张功能的应用价值

目的:研究超声心动图对左室舒张性心力衰竭(LVDHF)患者左心形态及舒张功能的评估价值。方法:选择2014年3月至2016年3月我院收治的LVDHF患者78例记为观察组,另选择同期健康志愿者80例记为对照组,两组受试者均进行血压、心率检查,并利用超声心动图技术检测两组受试者的心脏相关指标。结果:观察组的舒张压(DBP)、收缩压(SBP)、心率(HR)、左房内径(LAD)、室间隔厚度(IVST)、左室后壁厚度(LVPWT)、综合指标(E/Ea)及反向血流速度(Ar)水平均明显高于对照组,而早、晚期的运动速度比(Ea/Aa)、血流传播速度(Vp)及峰速比(S/D)水平明显低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:超声心动图能准确地反应LVDHF患者的左心形态以及舒张功能,可在临床进行推广。     

Right Ventricular Function Quantification in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Using Two-Dimensional Strain Echocardiography

Aims

This study sought to characterize global and regional right ventricular (RV) myocardial function in patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) using 2D strain imaging.

Methods

We compared various parameters of RV and left ventricular (LV) systolic function between 2 groups of consecutive patients with TC at initial presentation and upon follow-up. Group 1 had RV involvement and group 2 did not have RV involvement.

Results

At initial presentation, RV peak systolic longitudinal strain (RVPSS) and RV fractional area change (RVFAC) were significantly lower in group 1 (−13.2±8.6% vs. −21.8±5.4%, p = 0.001; 30.7±9.3% vs. 43.5±6.3%, p = 0.001) and improved significantly upon follow-up. Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) did not differ significantly at initial presentation between both groups (14.8±4.1 mm vs. 17.9±3.5 mm, p = 0.050). Differences in regional systolic RV strain were only observed in the mid and apical segments. LV ejection fraction (LVEF) and LV global strain were significantly lower in group 1 (36±8% vs. 46±10%, p = 0.006 and −5.5±4.8% vs. −10.2±6.2%, p = 0.040) at initial presentation. None of the parameters were significantly different between the 2 groups upon follow-up. A RVPSS cut-off value of >−19.1% had a sensitivity of 85% and a specificity of 71% to discriminate between the 2 groups.

Conclusion

In TC, RVFAC, RVPSS, LVEF and LV global strain differed significantly between patients with and without RV dysfunction, whereas TAPSE did not. 2 D strain imaging was feasible for the assessment of RV dysfunction in TC and could discriminate between patients with and without RV involvement in a clinically meaningful way.     

Left Atrial Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction in Patients with Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis: A Study Using Speckle Tracking and Conventional Echocardiography

Background

Left atrial (LA) function plays an important role in the maintenance of cardiac output, however, in patients with constrictive pericarditis (CP), whether pericardial restriction and adhesion can lead to LA dysfunction, and the characteristics of LA function remain unclear. The aim of the study is to compare the left atrial (LA) function of patients with CP to that of healthy study participants using speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) and conventional echocardiography.

Methods and Results

Thirty patients with CP and 30 healthy volunteers (controls) were enrolled in the study. The underlying cause of CP was viral pericarditis in 24 (80%) patients and unknown in 6 (20%) patients. The LA maximum volume (Vmax), LA minimal volume (Vmin), and LA volume before atrial contraction (Vpre-a) were measured using biplane modified Simpson’s method. The LA expansion index (LA reservoir function) was determined as follows: ([LAVmax - LAVmin]/LAVmin) ×100. The passive emptying index (LA conduit function) was calculated as follows: ([LAVmax - LAVpre-a]/LAVmax) ×100, and the active emptying index (booster pump function) was calculated as follows: ([LAVpre-a - LAVmin]/LAVpre-a) ×100. All the patients underwent two-dimensional STE. The LA global systolic strain (S), systolic strain rate (SrS), early diastolic strain rate (SrE) and late diastolic strain rate (SrA) were measured. The LA expansion index, passive emptying index, the active emptying index and the LA global S, SrS, SrE, SrA were found to be significantly lower in patients with CP than in the control participants (P <0.001). LA function was correlated with the early diastolic velocity of the lateral mitral annulus (P <0.05).

Conclusions

Although left ventricular systolic function was preserved in patients with CP, the LA reservoir, conduit, and booster functions were impaired. Pericardial restriction and impairment of the LA myocardium may play an important role in the reduction of LA function in patients with CP.     

Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction Assessment with Dual-Source CT

PurposeTo assess the impact of left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction on left atrial (LA) phasic volume and function using dual-source CT (DSCT) and to find a viable alternative prognostic parameter of CT for LV diastolic dysfunction through quantitative evaluation of LA phasic volume and function in patients with LV diastolic dysfunction.ResultsLA ejection fraction (LAEF), LA contraction, reservoir, and conduit function in patients in impaired relaxation group were not different from those in the normal group, but they were lower in patients in the pseudonormal and restrictive LV diastolic dysfunction groups (P < 0.05). For LA conduit function, there were no significant differences between the patients in the pseudonormal group and restrictive filling group (P = 0.195). There was a strong correlation between the indexed maximal left atrial volume (LAVmax, r = 0.85, P < 0.001), minimal left atrial volume (LAVmin, r = 0.91, P < 0.001), left atrial volume at the onset of P wave (LAVp, r = 0.84, P < 0.001), and different stages of LV diastolic function. The LAVi increased as the severity of LV diastolic dysfunction increased.ConclusionsLA remodeling takes place in patients with LV diastolic dysfunction. At the same time, LA phasic volume and function parameters evaluated by DSCT indicated the severity of the LV diastolic dysfunction. Quantitative analysis of LA phasic volume and function parameters using DSCT could be a viable alternative prognostic parameter of LV diastolic function.     

血流向量图评价扩张性心肌病患者左室收缩功能的研究

目的：应用血流向量图（VFM）对扩张性心肌病（DCM）患者收缩期左室心腔血液流场变化情况进行检测,初步探讨VFM技术在评价DCM患者左心室收缩功能方面的临床价值。方法：选择临床诊断为DCM患者30例作为病例组,另选30例体检健康者作为对照组。在血流向量图条件下测量两组取样线上收缩期负向总流量（SystoleQ-,SQ-）在涡流条件下测量涡流的最大流量（Qmax）、半值面积（S）、涡流半径（r）以及涡流强度（Qmax／S）,并比较两组差异。应用Simpson双平面法获取左心室射血分数（EF）,并与SQ-、Qmax／S进行相关性分析。结果：两组比较病例组基底段、中间段、心尖段收缩期负向总流量SQ-、两组组内比较基底段、中间段、心尖段收缩期负向总流量SQ．均呈逐渐递减变化趋势（P均〈0．01）。收缩期涡流最大流量Qmax及涡流强度Qmax／S测值均低于对照组（P〈0．01）;收缩期涡流半值面积S、涡流半径r均大于对照组（P〈0．01）：Qmax／S与EF呈正相关,（r=0．78,P〈0．01）;结论：VFM技术可以定量分析DCM患者左室心腔内血流流场的变化情况,有望为临床提供一种较为准确检测DCM患者左心功能的新方法。     

左西孟旦治疗心脏术后左心室收缩功能低下

目的:明确左西孟旦治疗心脏术后左心室收缩功能低下的效果。方法:随即抽取2009年6月至今手术治疗后左室射血分数小于35%的患者,分为治疗组和对照组,各25例,给与不同治疗方案。比较两组患者治疗后效果;呼吸状况和全身状况;再次气管插管例数和监护室滞留时间;治疗后左心室射血分数(LVEF)、小轴短缩率(LVFS)。结果:治疗组和对照组分别有3例和5例因心力衰竭死亡。两组患者治疗后再次气管插管例数无统计学差异。与对照组比较,治疗组患者监护室滞留时间短、呼吸状况和全身状况较好(P<0.05),LVEF和LVFS较高有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:左西孟旦治疗心脏术后左心室收缩功能低下安全有效,缓解症状明显。     

Assessment of Atrial Fibrillation and Vulnerability in Patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Using Two-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography

Purpose

The aim was to assess atrial fibrillation (AF) and vulnerability in Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome patients using two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D-STE).

Methods

All patients were examined via transthoracic echocardiography and 2D-STE in order to assess atrial function 7 days before and 10 days after RF catheter ablation. A postoperative 3-month follow-up was performed via outpatient visit or telephone calls.

Results

Results showed significant differences in both body mass index (BMI) and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) duration between WPW patients and DAVNP patients (both P<0.05). Echocardiography revealed that the maximum left atrial volume (LAV_max) and the left ventricular mass index (LVMI) in diastole increased noticeably in patients with WPW compared to patients with DAVNP both before and after ablation (all P<0.05). Before ablation, there were obvious differences in the levels of SRs, SRe, and SRa from the 4-chamber view (LA) in the WPW patients group compared with patients in the DAVNP group (all P<0.05). In the AF group, there were significant differences in the levels of systolic strain rate (SRs), early diastolic strain rate (SRe), and late diastolic strain rate (SRa) from the 4-chamber view (LA) both before and after ablation (all P<0.05). In the non-AF group, there were decreased SRe levels from the 4-chamber view (LA/RA) pre-ablation compared to post-ablation (all P<0.05).

Conclusion

Our findings provide convincing evidence that WPW syndrome may result in increased atrial vulnerability and contribute to the development of AF. Further, RF catheter ablation of AAV pathway can potentially improve atrial function in WPW syndrome patients. Two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography imaging in WPW patients would be necessary in the evaluation and improvement of the overall function of RF catheter ablation in a long-term follow-up period.     

三维斑点追踪技术对慢性肾功能不全患者左心室收缩功能和右心室功能的评估价值研究

摘要 目的：探讨慢性肾功能不全患者应用三维斑点追踪技术对其左心室收缩功能和右心室功能的评估价值。方法：选择我院收治的慢性肾功能不全患者82例,根据患者肾功能将其分为轻度慢性肾功能不全组[慢性肾脏病（CKD） 2期,47例],中-重度慢性肾功能不全组（CKD 3~5期,35例）,另选取同期医院体检的健康志愿者30例作为对照组,应用二维超声及三维斑点追踪技术检测各组心脏指标,比较三组二维超声指标、三维斑点追踪技术指标,应用受试者工作特征（ROC）曲线分析三维斑点追踪技术对患者左心室收缩功能和右心室功能的评估价值。结果：中-重度慢性肾功能不全组室间隔舒张末期厚度（IVSTd）、肺动脉收缩压（PASP）显著高于轻度慢性肾功能不全组、对照组,右心室面积变化分数（RVFAC）、组织运动三尖瓣环位移（TAPSE）、左心室射血分数（LVEF）显著低于轻度慢性肾功能不全组、对照组（P<0.05）。中-重度慢性肾功能不全组左室整体圆周收缩期峰值应变（LGCS）、左室整体纵向收缩期峰值应变（LGLS）、右室整体圆周收缩期峰值应变（RGCS）右室整体纵向收缩期峰值应变（RGLS）、显著高于轻度慢性肾功能不全组、对照组,左室整体径向收缩期峰值应变（LGRS）、三维左室射血分数（3D-LVEF）、右室整体径向收缩期峰值应变（RGRS）、三维右室射血分数（3D-RVEF）显著低于轻度慢性肾功能不全组、对照组（P<0.05）。ROC曲线分析显示,三维斑点追踪技术对慢性肾功能不全患者左心室收缩功能和右心室功能的评估价值较高。结论：三维斑点追踪技术可以准确检测心脏的纵向运动、圆周运动、径向运动,为临床早期发现慢性肾功能不全患者的心脏功能异常提供依据。     

Association of Arterial Stiffness and Electrocardiography-Determined Left Ventricular Hypertrophy with Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction

Objectives

Increased arterial stiffness is associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD), but this association may be influenced by left ventricular (LV) performance. Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is not only a significant determinant of LV performance, but is also correlated with LVDD. This study is designed to compare LV diastolic function among patients divided by brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and electrocardiography (ECG)-determined LVH and to assess whether increased baPWV and ECG-determined LVH are independently associated with LVDD.

Methods

This cross-sectional study enrolled 270 patients and classified them into four groups according to the median value of baPWV and with/without ECG-determined LVH. The baPWV was measured using an ABI-form device. ECG-determined LVH was defined by Sokolow-Lyon criterion. LVDD was defined as impaired relaxation, pseudonormal, and restrictive mitral inflow patterns. Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 were patients with lower baPWV and without ECG-determined LVH, lower baPWV but with ECG-determined LVH, higher baPWV but without ECG-determined LVH, and higher baPWV and with ECG-determined LVH respectively.

Results

Early diastolic mitral velocity (Ea) was gradually decreased from group 1 to group 4 (p≦0.027). Patients in group 4 had the highest prevalence of LVDD (all p<0.001). After multivariate analysis, both baPWV and ECG-determined LVH were independent determinants of Ea (β = −0.02, P<0.001; β = −1.77, P<0.001 respectively) and LVDD (odds ratio = 1.02, P = 0.011 and odds ratio = 3.53, P = 0.013 respectively).

Conclusion

Our study showed the group with higher baPWV and ECG-determined LVH had the lowest Ea and highest prevalence of LVDD. In addition, both baPWV and ECG-determined LVH were independently associated with Ea and LVDD. Hence, assessment of arterial stiffness by baPWV and LVH by ECG may be useful in identifying the high risk group of LVDD.     

Non-Invasive Determination of Left Ventricular Workload in Patients with Aortic Stenosis Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Doppler Echocardiography

Early detection and accurate estimation of aortic stenosis (AS) severity are the most important predictors of successful long-term outcomes in patients. Current clinical parameters used for evaluation of the AS severity have several limitations including flow dependency. Estimation of AS severity is specifically challenging in patients with low-flow and low transvalvular pressure gradient conditions. A proper diagnosis in these patients needs a comprehensive evaluation of the left ventricle (LV) hemodynamic loads. This study has two objectives: (1) developing a lumped-parameter model to describe the ventricular-valvular-arterial interaction and to estimate the LV stroke work (SW); (2) introducing and validating a new index, the normalized stroke work (N-SW), to assess the global hemodynamic load imposed on the LV. N-SW represents the global hemodynamic load that the LV faces for each unit volume of blood ejected. The model uses a limited number of parameters which all can be measured non-invasively using current clinical imaging modalities. The model was first validated by comparing its calculated flow waveforms with the ones measured using Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) in 49 patients and 8 controls. A very good correlation and concordance were found throughout the cycle (median root mean square: 12.21 mL/s) and between the peak values (r = 0.98; SEE = 0.001, p<0.001). The model was then used to determine SW using the parameters measured with transthoracic Doppler-echocardiography (TTE) and CMR. N-SW showed very good correlations with a previously-validated index of global hemodynamic load, the valvular arterial impedance (), using data from both imaging modalities (TTE: r = 0.82, SEE = 0.01, p<0.001; CMR: r = 0.74, SEE = 0.01, p<0.001). Furthermore, unlike , N-SW was almost independent from variations in the flow rate. This study suggests that considering N-SW may provide incremental diagnostic and prognostic information, beyond what standard indices of stenosis severity and provide, particularly in patients with low LV outflow.     

心肌梗死患者择期行PCI治疗对左心室重构和收缩功能的影响

目的:研究心肌梗死患者择期行经皮冠状动脉介入(PCI)治疗对左心室重构和收缩功能的影响。方法:选取2009年12月到2014年12月我院收治的心肌梗死择期行PCI治疗的患者60例(研究组),另选同期单纯心绞痛行PCI治疗的患者60例(对照组)。比较治疗前、后两组左心室舒张末期容积(LVEDV)、收缩末期容积(LVESV)、每搏量(SV)、左室射血分数(LVEF)、左室收缩末期压(LVESP)和左心室舒张末压(LVEDP)。结果:治疗后研究组LVEDV、LVESV、SV、LVEF、LVESP和LVEDP均显著优于治疗前,比较差异均具有统计学意义(P0.05),对照组治疗前、后LVEDV、LVESV、SV、LVEF、LVESP和LVEDP比较差异均无统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:心肌梗死患者行PCI治疗具有较好的效果,能显著改善患者的左心室重构和收缩功能。     

Two-Dimensional Echocardiography in the Assessment of Long-Term Prognosis in Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Objective

To investigate the relationship between cardiac diastolic dysfunction and outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and to clarify the potential effect of two-dimensional echocardiography (2D-echo) on prognostic value in patients with PAH.

Methods

Patients diagnosed with PAH (as WSPH (World Symposia on Pulmonary Hypertension) classification I) confirmed by right heart catheterization (RHC), received targeted monotherapy or combination therapy. 2D-echo parameters, World Health Organization (WHO) functional classification and 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) were recorded. The clinical prognosis of patients was assessed by the correlation between echo parameters and clinical 6MWD using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.

Results

Fifty-eight patients were included. Left and right ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD and RVDD) scores measured by 2D-echo had good correlation with 6MWD at baseline (r_LVDD  = −0.699; r_RVDD  = −0.818, both P<0.001) and at last follow-up (r_LVDD  = −0.701; r_RVDD  = −0.666, both P<0.001). Furthermore, bi-ventricular (LVDD+RVDD) scores measured by 2D-echo had a better correlation with 6MWD at baseline and last follow-up (r = −0.831; r = −0.771, both P<0.001). ROC curve analysis showed that the area under curves (AUCs) for LVDD score, RVDD score and (LVDD+RVDD) scores were 0.823 (P<0.0001), 0.737 (P = 0.0002), and 0.825 (P<0.0001), respectively. Compared with ROC analysis of other single parameters, cardiac diastolic function score was more accurate in predicting survival in patients with PAH.

Conclusion

LVDD score, RVDD score and (LVDD+RVDD) scores yielded a comprehensive quantitative assessment of LV and RV diastolic function that correlated moderately with clinical functional parameters and might be useful in the assessment of PAH.     

彩色多普勒超声定量评价冠心病患者左心房、左心室功能的诊断意义

目的:评价超声二维斑点追踪显像技术(2D-STI)对冠心病(CAD)患者左心房、左心室功能的临床应用价值。方法:选取2015年12月至2016年12月因CAD在我院住院就诊患者30例作为实验组,另选取同期健康体检者30例为对照组,采用彩色多普勒超声仪应用2D-STI测量左心室各节段心内膜下心肌、中层心肌、心外膜下心肌纵向应变(TLSendo,TLSmid,TLSepi),左室心内膜下心肌、中层心肌、心外膜下心肌整体纵向应变(GLSendo,GLSmid,GLSepi),左心室收缩期左心房应变率(SRs),左心室舒张早期左心房峰值应变率(SRe)和左心室舒张晚期左心房应变率(SRa),并计算其平均值(m SRs,m SRe,m SRa)。比较两组之间的数据。结果:实验组TLSendo为(21.45±9.02)%,TLSepi为(15.22±5.12)%,低于对照组的(26.55±7.59)%、(18.79±3.77)%,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。实验组GLSendo为(21.07±3.12)%,GLSmid为(18.11±2.57)%,GLSepi为(15.79±3.11)%,均低于对照组的(23.55±2.59)%、(20.82±2.04)%、(18.07±2.00)%,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。实验组m SRs和m SRe分别为(3.41±0.68)、(-3.09±0.82),低于对照组的(4.55±0.69)、(-3.67±1.30);实验组m SRa为(-4.47±1.33),高于对照组的(-3.52±1.44),差异均有统计学意义(P0.05)。同一检查者两次测量结果的相关系数为r=0.935,P0.05;不同检查者的测量结果相关系数为r=0.931,P0.05。结论:2D-STI可以定量评价CAD的左心功能,其表现主要为左室各层心肌收缩功能降低,左心房储备功能降低。     

超声检测左心室舒张功能的临床意义——85例超声检测结果与冠状动脉造影的对照分析

目的超声心动图检测左心室舒张功能与冠状动脉造影对照分析,探讨超声诊断的临床意义。方法85例临床疑诊冠心病超声检查左心室二尖瓣口舒张早、晚期血流充盈速度E、A两峰峰值,计算E/A比值,其结果分为舒张功能正常和降低两组。全部病人均与冠状动脉造影结果对照分析。结果超声检测左心室舒张功能与冠脉造影均正常24例,均异常53例,共77例,符合率90.59%,不符合8例,占9.41%;本文依据冠脉造影提出超声检测左心室舒张功能正常值;并发现冠心病早期舒张功能降低,且随年龄与病程长短不同。结论超声检测左心室舒张功能的改变与冠脉造影符合率高,舒张功能于冠心病早期可降低,随病程长短不同,为临床对冠心病诊治和预防提供有价值的信息。     

Autonomic Predictors of Hospitalization Due to Heart Failure Decompensation in Patients with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction

Introduction

Autonomic nervous system balance can be significantly deteriorated during heart failure exacerbation. However, it is still unknown whether these changes are only the consequence of heart failure decompensation or can also predict development thereof. Objectives were to verify if simple, non-invasive autonomic parameters, such as baroreflex sensitivity and short-term heart rate variability can provide independent of other well-known clinical parameters information on the risk of heart failure decompensation in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction.

Methods

In 142 stable patients with left ventricular ejection fraction ≤ 40%, baroreflex sensitivity and short-term heart rate variability, as well as other well-known clinical parameters, were analyzed. During 23 ± 9 months of follow-up 19 patients were hospitalized due to the heart failure decompensation (EVENT).

Results

Pre-specified cut-off values of baroreflex sensitivity (≤2.4 ms/mmHg) and low frequency power index of heart rate variability (≤19 ms²) were significantly associated with the EVENTs (hazard ratio 4.43, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.35–14.54 and 5.41, 95% CI 1.87–15.65 respectively). EVENTs were also associated with other parameters, such as left ventricular ejection fraction, NYHA class, diuretic use, renal function, brain natriuretic peptide and hemoglobin level, left atrial size, left and right ventricular heart failure signs. After adjusting baroreflex sensitivity and low frequency power index for each of the abovementioned parameters, autonomic parameters were still significant predictors of hospitalization due to the heart failure decompensation.

Conclusion

Simple, noninvasive autonomic indices can be helpful in identifying individuals with increased risk of hospitalization due to the heart failure decompensation among clinically stable patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction, even when adjusted for other well-known clinical parameters.     

超声心动图检查对慢性肺源性心脏病患者右心功能的诊断价值

目的:探讨超声心动图检查对慢性肺源性心脏病患者右心功能的诊断价值。方法:选取2016年8月至2017年12月间本院收治的35例慢性肺源性心脏病患者作为实验组,并选择同期健康体检者35例作为对照组,全部受试者均给予超声心动图检查。分别比较两组右房横径(RA)、右室前后径(RV)、肺动脉平均压(MPAP)、射血分数(EF)、舒张晚期A波峰值流速与舒张早期E波峰值流速的比值(A/E)和右心室Tei指数。同时比较实验组采用常规12导联心电图检查及超声心动图检查的诊断阳性率、右心扩大阳性率和右心扩大伴心衰阳性率。结果:与对照组相比,实验组RA、RV以及MPAP均升高,组间比较差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。与对照组相比,实验组EF明显降低,而A/E值、Tei指数明显升高,组间比较差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。实验组超声心动图检查的诊断阳性率、右心扩大阳性率和右心扩大伴心衰阳性率均高于常规12导联心电图检查(P0.05)。结论:应用超声心动图检查能够有效诊断慢性肺源性心脏病患者的右心功能,而且操作简单方便,诊断阳性率较高。     

Quantification of Left Ventricular Torsion and Diastolic Recoil Using Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Myocardial Feature Tracking

Objectives

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance feature tracking (CMR-FT) offers quantification of myocardial deformation from routine cine images. However, data using CMR-FT to quantify left ventricular (LV) torsion and diastolic recoil are not yet available. We therefore sought to evaluate the feasibility and reproducibility of CMR-FT to quantify LV torsion and peak recoil rate using an optimal anatomical approach.

Methods

Short-axis cine stacks were acquired at rest and during dobutamine stimulation (10 and 20 µg·kg⁻¹·min⁻¹) in 10 healthy volunteers. Rotational displacement was analysed for all slices. A complete 3D-LV rotational model was developed using linear interpolation between adjacent slices. Torsion was defined as the difference between apical and basal rotation, divided by slice distance. Depending on the distance between the most apical (defined as 0% LV distance) and basal (defined as 100% LV distance) slices, four different models for the calculation of torsion were examined: Model-1 (25–75%), Model-2 (0–100%), Model-3 (25–100%) and Model-4 (0–75%). Analysis included subendocardial, subepicardial and global torsion and recoil rate (mean of subendocardial and subepicardial values).

Results

Quantification of torsion and recoil rate was feasible in all subjects. There was no significant difference between the different models at rest. However, only Model-1 (25–75%) discriminated between rest and stress (Global Torsion: 2.7±1.5°cm⁻¹, 3.6±2.0°cm⁻¹, 5.1±2.2°cm⁻¹, p<0.01; Global Recoil Rate: −30.1±11.1°cm⁻¹s⁻¹,−46.9±15.0°cm⁻¹s⁻¹,−68.9±32.3°cm⁻¹s⁻¹, p<0.01; for rest, 10 and 20 µg·kg⁻¹·min⁻¹ of dobutamine, respectively). Reproducibility was sufficient for all parameters as determined by Bland-Altman analysis, intraclass correlation coefficients and coefficient of variation.

Conclusions

CMR-FT based derivation of myocardial torsion and recoil rate is feasible and reproducible at rest and with dobutamine stress. Using an optimal anatomical approach measuring rotation at 25% and 75% apical and basal LV locations allows effective quantification of torsion and recoil dynamics. Application of these new measures of deformation by CMR-FT should next be explored in disease states.     

斑点追踪技术评价冠心病患者PCI术前后左室心肌力学改变

目的:探讨斑点追踪成像(speckle tracking imaging,STI)技术评价经皮冠状动脉介入(percutaneous coronary intervention,PCI)术对冠状动脉严重狭窄患者左室心肌力学的改变。方法:病变组(冠状动脉左前降支狭窄75%患者)30例,分别于PCI术前1天和术后3天、术后3个月接受超声心动图检查,测量的常规指标包括:左室射血分数(LVEF)、左室舒张末内径(LVDd)、左室舒张末容积(LVEd V),同时应用STI技术测量缺血心肌节段收缩期峰值应变参数:纵向、径向、圆周应变LS、RS、CS。体检健康者30例为对照组进行比较分析。结果:1与对照组比较,病变组PCI术前缺血心肌应变值(LS、RS、CS)均呈不同程度减低,差异均有统计学意义(P0.05);术后3天与术前比较均无统计学差异(P0.05);PCI术后3个月病变组LS、RS、CS较术前均不同程度提高,差异均有统计学意义(P0.05),与对照组比较,差异无统计学意义(P0.05);2病变组PCI术前后不同时间点与对照组比较,LVEF、LVDd、LVEd V均无统计学差异(P0.05)。结论:STI技术可定量敏感的评价冠状动脉严重狭窄患者缺血心肌力学改变,为评价PCI术对冠心病患者的疗效提供了客观依据。     

心肌造影负荷超声心动图评价存活心肌的临床研究

目的:研究心肌造影负荷超声心动图(MCSE)定量心肌血流判断存活心肌的可行性与可靠性。方法:对20例冠心病患者行持续静脉滴注法MCSE,按1:4的比例于收缩末期触发的方式提取图像,采集图像后脱机分析及彩色编码。计算灌注正常区域和灌注缺损区域的A.β值,根据A.β值确定心肌存活与否,将判定结果正电子断层显像(PET)进行对照。结果:17例病人(85%)获得满意图像,灌注正常区和灌注缺损区的A.β值分别为59.32±11.54和5.69±1.78;灌注正常区在Dob 5μg、10μg时的A.β均值分别为69.57±8.13和76.65±13.61,且均高于静息时A.β值,与PET判定坏死的心肌节段一致。结论:MCSE能从血流定量水平判断存活心肌。     

NT-pro BNP与LAVI对原发性高血压患者左心室舒张功能的评价

目的:应用左房容积指数(LAVI)与血清N末端脑钠肽原(NT-pro BNP)水平的变化情况评价原发性高血压(EH)患者左心室舒张功能。方法:选择2013年5月-2015年5月在我院接受治疗的原发性高血压患者100例。根据左房舒张功能将患者分为A组(E/A1,且Em/Am1)、B组(E/A1,且Em/Am1)、C组(E/A1,且Em/Am1)及D组(E/A2,且Em/Am1),。另选取同期在我院接受体检的健康志愿者100例作为对照组。观察并比较各组LAVI及NT-pro BNP水平,分析LAVI与及NT-pro BNP与原发性高血压患者左心室舒张功能的相关性关系。结果:原发性高血压患者E/A、LAVI及NT-pro BNP水平均显著高于对照组,而Em/Am则低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);原发性高血压患者中,LAVI及NT-pro BNP水平随E/A升高而递增,随Em/Am升高而递减,其中D组LAVI及NT-pro BNP水平显著高于其他三组,差异均具有统计学意义(P0.05)。根据Pearson相关性分析可知结果显示,原发性高血压患者LAVI与NT-pro BNP呈正相关关系(P0.05),但与E/A及Em/Am无明显相关关系(P0.05)。LAVI的截断值为29.040,NT-pro BNP为2.065时评价左室舒张功能存在异常的敏感度及特异度均较高(P0.05)。结论:LAVI及NT-pro BNP可较好地评价EH患者左室舒张功能情况,且:LAVI及NT-pro BNP二者之间联系紧密与原发性高血压存在一定的相关性,两者均能较为准确的评价原发性高血压患者的左心室舒张功能,值得在临床给予推广应用。