Journal article
Authors list: Enzensberger, C.; Degenhardt, J.; Tenzer, A.; Doelle, A.; Axt-Fliedner, R.
Publication year: 2014
Pages: 566-572
Journal: Ultraschall in der Medizin = European journal of ultrasound
Volume number: 35
Issue number: 6
ISSN: 0172-4614
eISSN: 1438-8782
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1384882
Publisher: Thieme
Objectives: Fetal cardiac function can be quantified by different methods. This is the first approach of real three-dimensional(3 D)-based speckle tracking echocardiography in the fetus to assess different cardiac strain parameters. Methods: We present preliminary results of fetal global myocardial strain analyses. For fetal echocardiography a Toshiba Artida system was used. Based on an apical or basal four-chamber view of the fetal heart, raw data volumes with a high temporal resolution were acquired and digitally stored. Results: 8 individual healthy fetuses with an echocardiogram performed between 21 and 37 weeks of gestation were included. The mean temporal resolution was 31.2 +/- 4.3 volumes per second (vps). Basic parameters such as longitudinal and circumferential strain as well as advanced 3D myocardial motion patterns such as area strain, rotation, twist and torsion were assessed. Conclusion: Currently the assessment of fetal myocardial deformation parameters by 3D speckle tracking seems to be technically feasible only in individual cases. In the future further development of this technique is necessary to improve its application in fetal echocardiography.
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Citation Styles
Harvard Citation style: Enzensberger, C., Degenhardt, J., Tenzer, A., Doelle, A. and Axt-Fliedner, R. (2014) First Experience with Three-Dimensional Speckle Tracking (3D Wall Motion Tracking) in Fetal Echocardiography, European Journal of Ultrasound, 35(6), pp. 566-572. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1384882
APA Citation style: Enzensberger, C., Degenhardt, J., Tenzer, A., Doelle, A., & Axt-Fliedner, R. (2014). First Experience with Three-Dimensional Speckle Tracking (3D Wall Motion Tracking) in Fetal Echocardiography. European Journal of Ultrasound. 35(6), 566-572. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1384882
Keywords
2-DIMENSIONAL SPECKLE; 3D speckle tracking; Cardiac function; CONGENITAL HEART-DISEASE; Fetal Echocardiography; HEALTHY FETUSES; IMAGING TECHNOLOGY; MYOCARDIAL DEFORMATION; NORMAL HUMAN-FETUS; PEAK SYSTOLIC STRAIN; REGIONAL RIGHT; TISSUE DOPPLER; VENTRICULAR LONGITUDINAL FUNCTION; wall motion tracking
