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3D-Wall Motion Tracking: Measuring Myocardial Strain with 3D

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The study of myocardial mechanics with echocardiography has been enhanced in the last two decades by strain analysis with tissue Doppler and 2D speckle tracking technologies. These methods offer a limited approach because of the angle and plane limitations. 3D speckle tracking is expected to overcome these limitations by using a three-dimensional approach. In this chapter, we will review the background and technical aspects of this technology; we will propose an acquisition protocol and explain the wide options of processing available; the different strain parameters will be defined and explained with a wider explanation of new indexes such as area strain or 3D strain; we will make a brief review of the clinical applications available in the current literature;and also the limitations and possible future improvements will be described.

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