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Beta-blockers and mechanical dyssynchrony in heart failure assessed by radionuclide ventriculography.
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Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology [J Nucl Cardiol] 2023 Feb; Vol. 30 (1), pp. 193-200. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Nov 23. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Radionuclide ventriculography (RNVG) can be used to quantify mechanical dyssynchrony and may be a valuable adjunct in the assessment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The study aims to investigate the effect of beta-blockers on mechanical dyssynchrony using novel RNVG phase parameters.<br />Methods: A retrospective study was carried out in a group of 98 patients with HFrEF. LVEF and dyssynchrony were assessed pre and post beta-blockade. Dyssynchrony was assessed using synchrony, entropy, phase standard deviation, approximate entropy, and sample entropy from planar RNVG phase images. Subgroups split by ischemic etiology were also investigated.<br />Results: An improvement in dyssynchrony and LVEF was measured six months post beta-blockade for both ischemic and non-ischemic groups.<br />Conclusions: A significant improvement in dyssynchrony and LVEF was measured post beta-blockade using novel measures of dyssynchrony.<br /> (© 2022. The Author(s).)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-6551
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36417121
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12350-022-03142-x