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ArticleJournal of cardiovascular magnetic resonance : official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

T1 mapping and speckle tracking echocardiography for the assessment of early mechanical dysfunction in transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia with normal T2.

Federico Marchini, Michele Malagù, Federica Frascaro, Elena Marchetti, Laura Rotondo, Maria Mele, Elisabetta Tonet, Rita Pavasini, Matteo Serenelli, Alberto Cossu and 7 more

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Federico MarchiniCardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Michele MalagùCardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Federica FrascaroCardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Elena MarchettiCardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Laura RotondoCardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Maria MeleCardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Elisabetta TonetCardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Rita PavasiniCardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Matteo SerenelliCardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Alberto CossuDivision of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Serena ChiarelloDivision of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Filomena LongoThalassemia and Hemoglobinopathies Unit, S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy.
Martina CulcasiThalassemia and Hemoglobinopathies Unit, S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy; UOC Ricerca e Innovazione, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Olga SofrittiThalassemia and Hemoglobinopathies Unit, S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy.
Victoria DelgadoCardiovascular Imaging Unit, Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Heart Institute, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.
Gianluca CampoCardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Matteo BertiniCardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy. Electronic address: doc.matber@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundA T2* ≤20 ms in cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) sequences suggests the presence of iron overload cardiomyopathy in patients with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (TDT). However, there is still a gap in evidence regarding the independent role of T1 mapping in identifying early myocardial dysfunction. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of T1 mapping in identifying early cardiac mechanical dysfunction in TDT patients with normal T2* values.

methodsAbout 154 consecutive TDT patients with T2* >20 ms were enrolled and stratified by reduced (≤955 ms) or normal (>955 ms) T1 mapping values. CMR T1 mapping and speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) indices were evaluated. The primary endpoint was the correlation between T1 mapping and STE indices. The secondary endpoint was the prevalence of cardiac mechanical dysfunction between patients with reduced or normal T1 mapping.

resultT1 mapping showed statistically significant correlations with global longitudinal strain (GLS, r = -0.19, p = 0.01), global work index (GWI, r = 0.15, p = 0.04), global constructive work (GCW, r = 0.18, p = 0.02), and peak atrial longitudinal strain (PALS, r = 0.2, p<0.01). The prevalence of cardiac mechanical dysfunction was low, without any difference between patients with reduced or normal T1 mapping.

conclusionsIn TDT patients with normal T2*, T1 mapping demonstrated a weak but significant correlation with echocardiographic indices of cardiac mechanics. The prevalence of cardiac mechanical dysfunction was low without any difference between those with reduced or normal T1 mapping.

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beta-ThalassemiaBlood TransfusionCardiomyopathiesEchocardiographyIron OverloadMagnetic Resonance Imaging, CineMyocardial ContractionVentricular Dysfunction, LeftVentricular Function, LeftAdolescentAdultBiomechanical PhenomenaEarly DiagnosisFemaleGlobal Longitudinal StrainHumansCardiovascular magnetic resonanceMyocardial workSpeckle tracking echocardiographyT1 mappingβ-thalassemia

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PMCPMC13237548

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