Value of segmental myocardial strain by 2-dimensional strain echocardiography for assessment of scar area induced in a rat model of myocardial infarction

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objectives</p> <p>Two-dimensional strain echocardiography (2DSE) technique has enabled accurate quantification of regional myocardial function. This experimental study was aimed to investigate the value of 2DSE in detection of segmental regional myoca...

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Main Authors: Liao Shu-sheng, Ruan Qin-yun, Lin Mei-yan, Yan Lei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Subjects:
Rat
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/10/1/17