Abstract
Abstract
Background
In repaired Tetralogy of Fallot (rTOF), pulmonary regurgitation and resulting right ventricular (RV) and left ventricular (LV) dysfunction are associated with adverse clinical outcomes. We performed an echocardiographic assessment of LV and RV function using Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS) and conventional echo method prior to and following Pulmonary Valvular Replacement (PVR) to help inform proper timing of operation.
Results
A total of 30 rTOF patients (12.17 ± 2.5 years, 70% male) were included. Regarding to LV function, the study revealed a significant reverse correlation between LV GLS (absolute value) and early (mean = 10.4 days) and late (mean = 7.4 months) postop LVEF. Paired T-Test showed significant difference between GLS of LV and RV before and late after operation (op), however, without significant changes early postop. Late postop significant improvements occurred in other conventional echo indices of LV and RV function as well. There was also a significant correlation between echo-measured LVEF & Fraction Area Change (RV FAC) and MRI-derived LVEF & RVEF, respectively.
Conclusion
In this cross-sectional study in rTOF patients, RV and LV GLS as well as conventional echocardiographic indices regarding LV and RV function improved significantly after 6 months (mean = 7.4mo) following PVR.
Funder
Shaheed Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science
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