Are objective measures of tricuspid annular motion and velocity used as frequently as recommended by current guidelines? A pilot study

Indian Heart J. 2018 Mar-Apr;70(2):316-318. doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2017.06.007. Epub 2017 Jun 15.

Abstract

In this retrospective study 420 echocardiograms from a single center were reviewed showing that TAPSE was acquired in 66% while TA TDI s' signals were recorded in 98% of all echocardiograms. Based on these results greater efforts are required to standardize acquisition and reporting of objective measurements of RV function.

Keywords: Echocardiography; M-mode; Right ventricular dysfunction; TAPSE; Tissue doppler imaging; Tricuspid annulus.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Echocardiography, Doppler / standards*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pilot Projects
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tricuspid Valve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tricuspid Valve / physiopathology
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / diagnosis*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / physiopathology
  • Ventricular Function, Right / physiology*