Detection of myocardial fibrosis by speckle-tracking echocardiography: from prediction to clinical applications
Matteo Lisi, Matteo Cameli, Giulia Elena Mandoli, Maria Concetta Pastore, Francesca Maria Righini, Flavio D’Ascenzi, Marta Focardi, Andrea Rubboli, Sergio Mondillo, Michael Y. Henein
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCardiologyInternal medicineHeart failureEjection fractionSpeckle tracking echocardiographyMyocardial fibrosisCardiac imagingGold standard (test)Cardiac magnetic resonance imagingCardiomyopathyMagnetic resonance imagingRadiologyCardiac Imaging and DiagnosticsCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsCardiovascular Effects of Exercise