33. Two dimensional and M-mode measurements of tricuspid annular systolic plane excursion, are they comparable?

Right ventricular (RV) function has been shown to be a major determinant of clinical outcome. American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) recommends using several measurements to assess RV function including tricuspid annular systolic plane excursion (TAPSE). Conventionally, TAPSE is measured from M-...

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Main Authors: Haleem Shamsan, Ahmed Alsaileek, Nada Alshayeb, Ahmad Omran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Saudi Heart Association 2015-10-01
Series:Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1016731515002730