Speckle-tracking global longitudinal strain predicts death and cardiovascular events in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Giulia Stronati Federico GuerraDevis BenfaremoCristina DichiaraFederico PaoliniGianmarco BastianoniLeonardo BrugiatelliMichele AlfieriPaolo CompagnucciAntonio Dello RussoGianluca Moroncini

Published in: European heart journal open (2024)

Biventricular GLS is associated with an increased risk of death and hospitalization in patients with SSc during a median of 3-year follow-up, acting as a reliable and accurate prognostic tool in everyday practice.

Keyphrases

systemic sclerosis
cardiovascular events
interstitial lung disease
coronary artery disease
cardiovascular disease
primary care
healthcare
high resolution
type diabetes
quality improvement
mass spectrometry