Biventricular Strain By Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in COVID-19: Findings and Possible Prognostic Implications
Parasuram Krishnamoorthy, Lori B. Croft, Richard Ro, Malcolm Anastasius, Wenli Zhao, Gennaro Giustino, Edgar Argulian, Martin E. Goldman, Samin K. Sharma, Annapoorna Kini, Stamatios Lerakis
Abstract
Right ventricular strain was decreased in patients with poor outcomes and left ventricular strain was decreased regardless of outcome. Right ventricular strain measurements may be important for risk stratification and prognosis. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineInternal medicineCardiologyStrain (injury)Speckle tracking echocardiographyRisk stratificationIntubationCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Heart failureSurgeryEjection fractionDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity