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ArticleMedical science monitor basic research2015

Noninvasive assessment of myocardial mechanics of the left ventricle in rabbits using velocity vector imaging.

Jia Zhou, Da-Rong Pu, Lei-Qi Tian, Hai Tong, Hong-Yu Liu, Yan Tang, Qi-Chang Zhou

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Jia ZhouDepartment of Ultrasound, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China (mainland).
Da-Rong PuDepartment of Ultrasound, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China (mainland).
Lei-Qi TianDepartment of Ultrasound, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China (mainland).
Hai TongDepartment of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China (mainland).
Hong-Yu LiuDepartment of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China (mainland).
Yan TangDepartment of Ultrasound, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China (mainland).
Qi-Chang ZhouDepartment of Ultrasound, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China (mainland).
Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University · CNFirst Affiliated Hospital of University of South China · CNUniversity of South China · CN

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Abstract

backgroundOur study aimed to investigate the feasibility of velocity vector imaging (VVI) to analyze left ventricular (LV) myocardial mechanics in rabbits at basal state. MATERIAL AND

methodsThe animals used in this study were 30 New Zealand white rabbits. All rabbits underwent routine echocardiography under VVI-mode at basal state. The 2-dimensional (2-D) echocardiography images acquired included parasternal left long-axis views and short-axis views at the level of LV mitral valve, papillary muscles, and apex. Images were analyzed by VVI software.

resultsAt basal state, longitudinal LV velocity decreased from the basal to the apical segment (P<0.05). In the short axis direction, the highest peak myocardial velocity was found between the anterior septum and anterior wall for each segment at the same level; the peak strains and strain rates (SR) were the highest in the anterior and lateral wall compared to other segments (all P<0.05). During systole, LV base rotated in a clockwise direction and LV apex rotated in a counter-clockwise direction, while during diastole, both LV base and apex rotated in the direction opposite to systole. The rotation angle, rotation velocity and unwinding velocity in the apical segment were greater than the basal segment (P<0.05).

conclusionsVVI is a reliable tool for evaluating LV myocardial mechanics in rabbits at basal state, and the LV long-axis short-axis and torsional motions reflect the normal regular patterns. Our study lays the foundation for future experimental approaches in rabbit models and for other applications related to the study of human myocardial mechanics.

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AnimalsBiomechanical PhenomenaBlood Flow VelocityEchocardiographyImage Processing, Computer-AssistedRabbitsVentricular Function

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