Clinical Utility of Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in Heart Transplantation

doi:10.37015/AUDT.2025.240050

Abstract

Abstract:

Heart transplantation (HT) is a definitive treatment for end-stage heart failure, significantly improving both the quality of life and survival rates of HT recipients (HTx). Speckle tracking echocardiography (STE), a key non-invasive diagnostic method, has become indispensable for providing an in-depth analysis of myocardial mechanics and function. This review focuses on the clinical utility of STE in both pre- and post-transplant settings. The ability of STE to identify subtle cardiac abnormalities and predict post-transplant outcomes underscores its critical role in the clinical management of HTx.

Key words: Heart transplantation; Myocardial mechanics; Speckle tracking echocardiography

Qin Shuxuan, He Qing, Wu Zhenni, Lin Yixia, Ji Mengmeng, Zhang Li, Xie Mingxing, Li Yuman. Clinical Utility of Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in Heart Transplantation. Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy, 2025, 9(2): 103-116.

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