The value of 3D-speckle tracking longitudinal strain for the assessment of left ventricular function recovery in ischemic heart failure patients undergoing surgical remodeling:the RECOVERY-IN study

Background Three-dimensional (3D) speckle-tracking echocardiography is largely employed to evaluate left ventricle (LV) morphology and function. Purpose To investigate LV function before and after surgical ventricular reconstruction (SVR) through the analysis of global (GLS) and segmental (SLS) longitudinal strain, and the derived mechanical dispersion (MD). Methods Twenty patients eligible for SVR, with previous LV remodelling and ischemic...