Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy ›› 2024, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (4): 149-158.doi: 10.37015/AUDT.2024.240063

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Noninvasive Evaluation of Left Ventricular-Arterial Coupling: Methodologies and Clinical Relevance

Zhang Xina,b,c,1, Yang Yuna,b,c,1, Zhang Ruizea,b,c, Zhang Linyuea,b,c, Xie Yujia,b,c, Wu Wenqiana,b,c, Zhang Jinga,b,c, Lv Qinga,b,c, Wang Jinga,b,c,*(), Xie Mingxinga,b,c,*()   

  1. aDepartment of Ultrasound Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
    bHubei Province Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging, Wuhan, China
    cHubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China.
  • Received:2024-10-13 Accepted:2024-12-02 Online:2024-12-30 Published:2024-11-12
  • Contact: Wang Jing, Xie Mingxing, E-mail:jingwang2004@hust.edu.cn;xiemx@hust.edu.cn
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    1 Xin Zhang and Yun Yang contributed equally to this work.

Abstract:

Left ventricular-arterial coupling (VAC) is essential for understanding both cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. Traditionally assessed through invasive techniques, recent advancements have introduced noninvasive methods that employ imaging modalities and physiological parameters to evaluate ventricular pressure, volume, and arterial load characteristics. This review examines commonly used noninvasive VAC assessment methods, including echocardiographic single-beat method, myocardial work, wave intensity, the ratio of pulse wave velocity to global longitudinal strain, and imaging-based pressure-volume loops. These methodologies have demonstrated potential in clinical applications, such as evaluating cardiac function, personalizing treatment plans, monitoring therapeutic effects, and assessing prognosis. The incorporation of advanced imaging and computational techniques is anticipated to further enhance the accuracy and clinical relevance of VAC assessment in the management of cardiovascular diseases.

Key words: Ventricular-arterial coupling; Left ventricular function; Non-invasive; Echocardiography