Path to Accurate and Universal Strain Measurement: Insights From a Validation Study.

Abstract

https://e-jcvi.org While myocardial strain measurement is not currently considered a mandatory assessment in the guidelines of various cardiac disease, unlike left ventricular ejection fraction, it is a topic of active research among many investigators due to its potential clinical utility.1) The results of these studies have been promising, suggesting that myocardial strain measurement could become a necessary assessment in the near future. However, there are several challenges that need to be addressed before myocardial strain can be widely used in routine clinical practice. One of the main issues is that strain values can vary depending on the software used for measurement, and there is currently no standardization method for correcting these differences. As a result, it can be difficult to compare strain values obtained using different software programs, which can limit the utility of strain measurements in clinical decision-making. As such, the validation of strain measurement software is a critical step in establishing the reliability and accuracy of this tool. As these developments continue, it is likely that myocardial strain measurement will become an increasingly important tool for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiac disease.