Left atrial strain analysis in the realm of pediatric cardiology: Advantages and implications.
Technol Health Care
; 2023 Oct 12.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Left atrial (LA) strain analysis has emerged as a noninvasive technique for assessing LA function and early detection of myocardial deformation. Recently, its application has also shown promise in the pediatric population, spanning diverse cardiac conditions that demand accurate and sensitive diagnostic measures.OBJECTIVE:
This research endeavors to explore the role of LA strain parameters and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in pediatric cardiology, paving the way for more effective and tailored approaches to patient care.METHODS:
A comprehensive literature review was conducted to gather evidence from studies using echocardiographic strain imaging techniques across pediatric populations.RESULTS:
LA strain parameters exhibited greater sensitivity than conventional atrial function indicators, with early detection of diastolic dysfunction and LA remodeling in pediatric cardiomyopathy, children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome, rheumatic heart disease, as well as childhood renal insufficiency and obesity offering prognostic relevance as potential markers in these pediatric subpopulations. However, there remains a paucity of evidence concerning pediatric mitral valve pathology, justifying further exploration.CONCLUSION:
LA strain analysis carries crucial clinical and prognostic implications in pediatric cardiac conditions, with reliable accuracy and sensitivity to early functional changes.
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Technol Health Care
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ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
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2023
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