Abstract:Myocardial deformation measurement from echocardiographic strain is an important tool for assessing global or segmental performance of the cardiac muscle. [1][2][3][4][5] Strain may be revealing of a healthy myocardium with contractile reserve or a myocardium whose performance is compromised. [6][7][8] Adenosine and dipyridamole are coronary vasodilators that may exert a positive inotropic effect on the myocardium. Thus, these drugs can be used to assess strain changes, myocardial contractile reserve, and coro… Show more
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