Left Ventricular global longitudinal strain predicts heart failure readmission in acute decompensated heart failure

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Authors

Simone Romano · University of Verona

Ibrahim N. Mansour · University of Illinois Chicago

Mayank Kansal · University of Illinois Chicago

Hana Gheith · University of Illinois Chicago

Z. Elaine Dowdy · University of Illinois Chicago

Carolyn Dickens · University of Illinois Chicago

Cassandra Buto-Colletti

Abstract

LV GLS is an independent predictor of HF readmission after acute decompensated heart failure with a higher risk of readmission in case of progressive worsening of LV GLS, independent of the ejection fraction.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Heart Failure Treatment and Management Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 6-6

DOI: 10.1186/s12947-017-0098-3

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