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ReviewTechnology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine2024

Left atrial strain analysis in the realm of pediatric cardiology: Advantages and implications.

Zijo Begic, Milan Djukic, Edin Begic, Buena Aziri, Zorica Mladenovic, Amer Iglica, Nirvana Sabanovic-Bajramovic, Nedim Begic, Tamara Kovacevic-Preradovic, Bojan Stanetic and 1 more

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Review in Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It carries an expression of concern. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.

Zijo BegicDepartment of Cardiology, Pediatric Clinic, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Milan DjukicDepartment of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia.
Edin BegicDepartment of Pharmacology, Sarajevo Medical School, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Buena AziriDepartment of Pharmacology, Sarajevo Medical School, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Zorica MladenovicDepartment of Cardiology, Military Medical Academy, University of Defense, Belgrade, Serbia.
Amer IglicaIntensive Care Unit, Clinic for Heart, Blood Vessels and Rheumatism, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Nirvana Sabanovic-BajramovicIntensive Care Unit, Clinic for Heart, Blood Vessels and Rheumatism, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Nedim BegicDepartment of Cardiology, Pediatric Clinic, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Tamara Kovacevic-PreradovicDepartment of Cardiology, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bojan StaneticDepartment of Cardiology, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Almir BadnjevicVerlab Research Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices and Artificial Intelligence, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
University of Sarajevo · BASarajevo School of Science and Technology · BAMilitary Medical Academy · RSUniversity clinical center of Republika Srpska · BAUniversity of Banja Luka · BAUniversity of Belgrade · RS

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLeft atrial (LA) strain analysis has emerged as a noninvasive technique for assessing LA function and early detection of myocardial deformation. Recently, its application has also shown promise in the pediatric population, spanning diverse cardiac conditions that demand accurate and sensitive diagnostic measures.

objectiveThis research article endeavors to explore the role of LA strain parameters and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in pediatric cardiology, paving the way for more effective and tailored approaches to patient care.

methodsA comprehensive literature review was conducted to gather evidence from studies using echocardiographic strain imaging techniques across pediatric populations.

resultsLA strain parameters exhibited greater sensitivity than conventional atrial function indicators, with early detection of diastolic dysfunction and LA remodeling in pediatric cardiomyopathy, children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome, rheumatic heart disease, as well as childhood renal insufficiency and obesity offering prognostic relevance as potential markers in these pediatric subpopulations. However, there remains a paucity of evidence concerning pediatric mitral valve pathology, justifying further exploration.

conclusionLA strain analysis carries crucial clinical and prognostic implications in pediatric cardiac conditions, with reliable accuracy and sensitivity to early functional changes.

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EchocardiographyHeart AtriaAtrial Function, LeftChildHeart DiseasesHumanscardiac diseasesechocardiographyLeft atrium

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