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ReviewJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography2026

State-of-the-Art in Echocardiographic Strain Imaging of Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy.

Thomas Meredith, Michael H Picard, Timothy W Churchill, Samuel Bernard, Philippe B Bertrand, Danita M Y Sanborn, Mayooran Namasivayam

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Review in Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Thomas MeredithDepartment of Cardiology, St. Vincent's Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Sydney, Australia.
Michael H PicardCardiac Ultrasound Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Timothy W ChurchillCardiac Ultrasound Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Samuel BernardCardiac Ultrasound Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Division of Cardiology, NYU Langone Health, New York University, New York, New York.
Philippe B BertrandCardiac Ultrasound Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Cardiology, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium.
Danita M Y SanbornCardiac Ultrasound Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Mayooran NamasivayamDepartment of Cardiology, St. Vincent's Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Sydney, Australia; Cardiac Ultrasound Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Electronic address: Mayooran.namasivayam@unsw.edu.au.

Funding

Aortic Dilatation in Endurance Athletes: A Physiologic and Mechanistic StudyK23HL159262 · NHLBI · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · PI Timothy CHURCHILL · 2022 to 2026
$983k
NHLBI NIH HHS K23 HL159262
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundArrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a genetic disorder marked by fibrofatty myocardial replacement, leading to ventricular dysfunction and life-threatening arrhythmias. Historically identified as a right ventricular disease, advances in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) have revealed left ventricular involvement in some cases, underscoring the need for refined diagnostic criteria. Conventional echocardiographic methods lack sensitivity, particularly for early disease detection, while strain imaging holds promise for identifying subclinical dysfunction.

objectiveThis review explores the advancements in echocardiographic strain imaging techniques for ACM diagnosis and prognosis, focusing on recent developments in right and left ventricular assessment, differentiation from athletic remodeling, and integration with CMR findings.

methodsAn extensive review of contemporary literature was conducted that analyzed diagnostic thresholds, prognostic significance, and the utility of echocardiographic strain imaging compared to standard measures.

findingsEchocardiographic right ventricular strain assessment offers enhanced diagnostic sensitivity, identifying ACM in cases that fail to meet traditional echocardiographic criteria. Strain provides superior prognostic discrimination, correlating with the risk of ventricular arrhythmias and disease progression. Left ventricular strain, particularly global longitudinal strain, detects subclinical dysfunction and predicts adverse outcomes, emphasizing its importance in left-dominant ACM phenotypes. Strain-based mechanical dispersion metrics also facilitate early disease detection and risk stratification.

conclusionEchocardiographic strain imaging is a valuable, noninvasive tool for ACM, addressing gaps in traditional echocardiographic diagnostic criteria. Standardization of thresholds and broader integration into clinical practice are required to maximize its utility. Future directions include leveraging machine learning and multimodal imaging for comprehensive ACM characterization.

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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular DysplasiaEchocardiographyHeart VentriclesHumansPrognosisArrhythmogenic cardiomyopathyEchocardiographyImagingStrain

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PMID41242619
PMCPMC13292601

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