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ArticleJournal of cardiovascular ultrasound2017

Current Awareness and Use of the Strain Echocardiography in Routine Clinical Practices: Result of a Nationwide Survey in Korea.

Ju-Hee Lee, Jae-Hyeong Park, Seung Woo Park, Woo-Shik Kim, Il Suk Sohn, Jung Yeon Chin, Jung Sun Cho, Ho-Joong Youn, Hae Ok Jung, Sun Hwa Lee and 17 more

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27 authors.

Ju-Hee LeeDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University School of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea.
Jae-Hyeong ParkDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Seung Woo ParkDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Woo-Shik KimCardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Il Suk SohnDepartment of Cardiology, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea.
Jung Yeon ChinDivision of Cardiology, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Jung Sun ChoDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea.
Ho-Joong YounDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Hae Ok JungDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Sun Hwa LeeDepartment of Cardiology, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea.
Seong-Hwan KimDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea.
Wook-Jin ChungDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gil Hospital, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Incheon, Korea.
Chi Young ShimDivision of Cardiology, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jin-Won JeongDepartment of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University Hospital, Institute of Wonkwang Medical Science, Iksan, Korea.
Eui-Young ChoiHeart Center, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Se-Joong RimHeart Center, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jang-Young KimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
Kye Hun KimDepartment of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
Joon-Han ShinDepartment of Cardiology, Ajou University Medical Centre, Suwon, Korea.
Dae-Hee KimDepartment of Cardiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Ung JeonDepartment of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea.
Jung Hyun ChoiDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
Yong-Jin KimDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Seung Jae JooDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea.
Ki-Hong KimDivision of Cardiology, Heart Center, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea.
Kyoung Im ChoDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
Goo-Yeong ChoDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University and Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBecause conventional echocardiographic parameters have several limitations, strain echocardiography has often been introduced in clinical practice. However, there are also obstacles in using it in clinical practice. Therefore, we wanted to find the current status of awareness on using strain echocardiography in Korea.

methodsWe conducted a nationwide survey to evaluate current use and awareness of strain echocardiography from the members of the Korean Society of Echocardiography.

resultsWe gathered total 321 questionnaires from 25 cardiology centers in Korea. All participants were able to perform or interpret echocardiographic examinations. All participating institutions performed strain echocardiography. Most of our study participants (97%) were aware of speckle tracking echocardiography and 185 (58%) performed it for clinical and research purposes. Two-dimensional strain echocardiography was the most commonly used modality and left ventricle (LV) was the most commonly used cardiac chamber (99%) for clinical purposes. Most of the participants (89%) did not think LV strain can replace LV ejection fraction (LVEF) in their clinical practice. The common reasons for not performing routine use of strain echocardiography was diversity of strain measurements and lack of normal reference value. Many participants had a favorable view of the future of strain echocardiography.

conclusionMost of our study participants were aware of strain echocardiography, and all institutions performed strain echocardiography for clinical and research purposes. However, they did not think the LV strain values could replace LVEF. The diversity of strain measurements and lack of normal reference values were common reasons for not using strain echocardiography in clinical practice.

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PMCPMC5658294

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