The use of echocardiography for the evaluation of dyssynchrony

Am J Med Sci. 2006 Jun;331(6):315-9. doi: 10.1097/00000441-200606000-00004.

Abstract

Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI), is a new imaging tool that allows measurement of dyssynchrony. In several small studies, TDI predicted clinical response and reverse remodeling after cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Moreover, it allowed detection of mechanical dyssynchrony in heart failure patients with narrow QRS. Using TDI, the selection criteria for CRT might be changed to include heart failure patients with narrow QRS. Furthermore, it will help predict responders to this therapy, hence decreasing the percentage of nonresponders and allowing a more cost-effective use of this new technology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnostic imaging*
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / physiopathology
  • Echocardiography, Doppler*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Heart Conduction System / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Predictive Value of Tests