Tissue Doppler imaging is useful for predicting the need for inotropic support after cardiac surgery

Abstract

This study suggests that those patients who have decreased S(m) and extended CPB times are more likely to require inotropic support after surgery, independent of a preserved left ventricular EF.

Assessment of tissue Doppler parameters via transesophageal echocardiography: how necessary?

“…Intraoperative TEE is also very useful for the surgeons in making a decision about the choice of the surgical procedure, providing useful information for changing the preoperative plan and making a revision. TEE is also valuable for intraoperative monitoring of hemodynamics and assessment of systolic and diastolic myocardial function in the intraoperative setting (3)(4)(5)(6). In recent years, intraoperative evaluation of myocardial function using TEE has become a routine practice in cardiac and noncardiac surgery.…”