Recovery of myocardial mechanics in Kawasaki disease demonstrated by speckle tracking and tissue Doppler methods.

Emine AzakIbrahim Ilker CetinHazım A GursuAyse Esin KibarMurat SurucuAli OrgunUtku Pamuk

Published in: Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) (2017)

During acute phase, patients with KD have reduced global left ventricular S and SR which may be more sensitive indicators of myocardial inflammation. This study showed gradual improvements in left ventricular myocardial function during treatment for KD.

Keyphrases

left ventricular
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
cardiac resynchronization therapy
acute myocardial infarction
heart failure
left atrial
mitral valve
aortic stenosis
oxidative stress
blood flow