Abstract
Results Thirty-five patients were included (49.7±15.7 years; 55 % male), 30 (85.7 %) volumetric and 27 (77.1 %) speckle tracking datasets could be analysed. CMR derived LVEDV, LVESV and LVEF were 198±58 ml, 106±53 ml and 49± 15 %, respectively. LVEF derived from speckle tracking was accurate and reproducible in all observers (all intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC)>0.86). LVEF derived from the volumetric method correlated well to CMR in experienced observers (ICC 0.85 and 0.86) but only moderately in less experienced observers (ICC 0.58 and 0.77) and was less reproducible in these observers (ICC=0.55). Volumes were significantly underestimated compared with CMR (p<0.001).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 383-390 |
Journal | Netherlands heart journal |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |