Role of Global longitudinal peak systolic strain (GLPSS) as a predictor of adverse outcome in patient with acute coronary syndrome (ACS): Gender specific differences

Document Type : Original Research Papers

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Cardiology Dept., Faculty of Medicine, Benha Univ., Benha, Egypt

Abstract

Global longitudinal strain (GLS) obtained by 2D speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) is a well-established predictor of HF. GLS has been proven to be more reproducible and precise compared to conventional left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Additionally, STE has been advocated as a more sensitive marker for detection of subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction Recent studies have shown global longitudinal strain (GLS) obtained from 2D-speckle tracking echocardiography to be a strong predictor of adverse outcomes in several cardiac diseases especially ACS.

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