scholarly journals Global longitudinal strain is a strong independent predictor of all-cause mortality in patients with aortic stenosis

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 827-833 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. G. Kearney ◽  
K. Lu ◽  
M. Ord ◽  
S. K. Patel ◽  
K. Profitis ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Weber ◽  
F Petillo ◽  
S Pollack ◽  
G Petrossian ◽  
N Robinson ◽  
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Abstract Background Left atrial (LA) reservoir function as measured by LA global longitudinal strain (LAGS) is an independent predictor of left ventricular (LV) performance and has prognostic value. Purpose To evaluate by speckle tracking echocardiography (STE), LAGS and other myocardial deformation indices changes after transarterial valve implantation (TAVI) for severe isolated aortic stenosis (AS) in relation to the outcome measures. Methods Of 995 pts who underwent TAVI at our Institution between 2017–18, 120 (age = 82.8±7.7 years, 74% female, AVAi = 0.37±0.09 cm2/m2, LVEF = 61.6±11.3%, no > than 2+ mitral or aortic regurgitation, all in NSR) underwent 2-D echocardiography and STE, pre (21±34 days) and post (16±27 days) TAVI. LAGS was measured at QRS onset, and LV global longitudinal strain (LVGS) and RV free wall strain were recorded. The velocity index = peak vel LVOT/AV. Phillips IE 33 scanners (frame rates 60–80 Hz) were used and one observer analyzed data on QLAB software. The median follow-up was 208 days (range 20–763). The outcome variable was a composite of death, atrial fibrillation and hospitalization for heart failure (MACE). Univariate and multivariable logistic regression were used to determine independent predictors of LA, LV and RV free wall global strain changes (covariates; age, sex, BSA, LVEF, systolic blood pressure, LA volume index) and, separately, for predictors of MACE (covariates; age, sex, AVA index, LVEF and E/e'). Intra- and interclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated. Results The intra- and inter-observer ICC was 0.70–0.90 and 0.90–0.95, respectively. In the absence of LA volume change, LAGS improved post TAVI in 54% of pts. Overall, mean change was 2.2±11.6% (95% CI; 0.05, 4.3) and it was significantly associated in multivariable analysis with RV free wall strain (OR=2.7, 95% CI; 1.2, 6), velocity index (OR=0.4, 95% CI; 0.2, 1), LVEF (OR= 0.3, 95% CI; 0.2, 0.8) and LVGS (OR=3.8, 95% CI; 1.4, 10), yielding together an AUC of 0.90. LVGS improved in 64% of pts by −2.8±7.5%, (95% CI: −4.2, −1.5) and the velocity index independently predicted the LVGS change (OR = 0.6; 95% CI: 0.4, 0.9). The other deformation indices did not significantly change. At follow-up, there were 6 hospitalizations for heart failure, 5 atrial fibrillation events and 6 deaths. At multivariable logistic regression analysis, post TAVI LAGS was the only variable independently predicting MACE (OR (in units of 1%) = 0.90, 95% CI; 0.82, 0.98), estimating that a 1% increase in post-LAGS decreases the likelihood of MACE by 10%. Conclusions 1. There was no relationship between LA systolic volume and LAGS change after TAVI. 2. Within a month after the procedure, LAGS improves in less than half of pts and is directly associated with both ventricles systolic function and AS severity. 3. At a median of 9 months after TAVI, post procedural LAGS is an independent predictor of MACE and could be used in the risk stratification of such pts.


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Agerlund Povlsen ◽  
Vibeke Guldbrand Rasmussen ◽  
Henrik Vase ◽  
Kaare Troels Jensen ◽  
Christian Juhl Terkelsen ◽  
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Abstract Aims The aim of present study was to examine the preoperative prevalence and distribution of impaired left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LVGLS) in elderly patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcutaneous aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and to determine the predictive value of LVGLS on survival. Methods We included 411 patients with symptomatic severe AS treated with TAVR during a 5-year period, where a baseline echocardiography including LVGLS assessment was available. Results Mean age was 80.1 ± 7.1 years and aortic valve area (AVA) index 0.4 ± 0.1 cm2. 78 patients died during a median follow-up of 762 days. Mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 50 ± 13% and mean LVGLS was − 14.0%. LVEF was preserved in 60% of patients, while impaired LVGLS > − 18% was seen in 75% of the patients. Previous myocardial infarction, LVEF < 50%, LVGLS > − 14%, low gradient AS (< 4.0 m/s), tricuspid regurgitant gradient > 30 mmHg were identified as significant univariate predictors of all-cause mortality. On multivariate analysis LVGLS > − 14% (HR 1.79 [1.02–3.14], p = 0.04) was identified as the only independent variable associated with all-cause mortality. Reduced survival was observed with an impaired LVGLS > − 14% in the total population (p < 0.002) but also in patients with high AS gradient with preserved LVEF. LVGLS provided incremental prognostic value with respect to clinical characteristics, AVA and LVEF (χ2 19.9, p = 0.006). Conclusions In patients with symptomatic AS undergoing TAVR, impaired LVGLS was highly prevalent despite preserved LVEF. LVGLS > − 14% was an independent predictor of all-cause mortality, and survival was reduced if LVGLS > − 14%.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Agerlund Povlsen ◽  
Vibeke Guldbrand Rasmussen ◽  
Henrik Vase ◽  
Kaare Troels Jensen ◽  
Christian Juhl Terkelsen ◽  
...  

Abstract Aims The aim of present study was to examine the preoperative prevalence and distribution of impaired left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LVGLS) in elderly patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcutaneous aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and to determine the predictive value of LVGLS on survival.Methods We included 411 patients with symptomatic severe AS treated with TAVR during a 5-year period, where a baseline echocardiography including LVGLS assessment was available. Results Mean age was 80.1±7.1 years and aortic valve area (AVA) index 0.4±0.1 cm2. 78 patients died during a median follow-up of 762 days. Mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 50±13% and mean LVGLS was -14.0%. LVEF was preserved in 60% of patients, while impaired LVGLS >-18% was seen in 75% of the patients. Previous myocardial infarction, LVEF < 50%, LVGLS >-14%, low gradient AS (< 4.0 m/s), tricuspid regurgitant gradient >30 mmHg were identified as significant univariate predictors of all-cause mortality. On multivariate analysis LVGLS >-14% (HR 1.79 [1.02-3.14], p=0.04) was identified as the only independent variable associated with all-cause mortality. Reduced survival was observed with an impaired LVGLS >-14% in the total population (p<0.002) but also in patients with high AS gradient with preserved LVEF. LVGLS provided incremental prognostic value with respect to clinical characteristics, AVA and LVEF (χ2 19.9, p=0.006).Conclusions In patients with symptomatic AS undergoing TAVR, impaired LVGLS was highly prevalent despite preserved LVEF. LVGLS >-14% was an independent predictor of all-cause mortality, and survival was reduced if LVGLS >-14 %.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Agerlund Povlsen ◽  
Vibeke Guldbrand Rasmussen ◽  
Henrik Vase ◽  
Kaare Troels Jensen ◽  
Christian Juhl Terkelsen ◽  
...  

Abstract AimsThe aim of present study was to examine the preoperative prevalence and distribution of impaired left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LVGLS) in elderly patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcutaneous aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and to determine the predictive value of LVGLS on survival.MethodsWe included 411 patients with symptomatic severe AS treated with TAVR during a 5-year period, where a baseline echocardiography including LVGLS assessment was available.ResultsMean age was 80.1±7.1 years and aortic valve area (AVA) index 0.4±0.1 cm2. 78 patients died during a median follow-up of 762 days. Mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 50±13% and mean LVGLS was -14.0%. LVEF was preserved in 60% of patients, while impaired LVGLS >-18% was seen in 75% of the patients. Previous myocardial infarction, LVEF < 50%, LVGLS >-14%, low gradient AS (< 4.0 m/s), tricuspid regurgitant gradient >30 mmHg were identified as significant univariate predictors of all-cause mortality. On multivariate analysis LVGLS >-14% (HR 1.79 [1.02-3.14], p=0.04) was identified as the only independent variable associated with all-cause mortality. Reduced survival was observed with an impaired LVGLS >-14% in the total population (p<0.002) but also in patients with high AS gradient with preserved LVEF. LVGLS provided incremental prognostic value with respect to clinical characteristics, AVA and LVEF (χ2 19.9, p=0.006).ConclusionsIn patients with symptomatic AS undergoing TAVR, impaired LVGLS was highly prevalent despite preserved LVEF. LVGLS >-14% was an independent predictor of all-cause mortality, and survival was reduced if LVGLS >-14 %.


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 1248-1258 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Mara Vollema ◽  
Mohammed R Amanullah ◽  
Edgard A Prihadi ◽  
Arnold C T Ng ◽  
Pieter van der Bijl ◽  
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Abstract Aims Cardiac damage in severe aortic stenosis (AS) can be classified according to a recently proposed staging classification. The present study investigated the incremental prognostic value of left ventricular (LV) global longitudinal strain (GLS) over stages of cardiac damage in patients with severe AS. Methods and results From an ongoing registry, a total of 616 severe symptomatic AS patients with available LV GLS by speckle tracking echocardiography were selected and retrospectively analysed. Patients were categorized according to cardiac damage on echocardiography: Stage 0 (no damage), Stage 1 (LV damage), Stage 2 (mitral valve or left atrial damage), Stage 3 (tricuspid valve or pulmonary artery vasculature damage), or Stage 4 (right ventricular damage). LV GLS was divided by quintiles and assigned to the different stages. The endpoint was all-cause mortality. Over a median follow-up of 44 [24–89] months, 234 (38%) patients died. LV GLS was associated with all-cause mortality independent of stage of cardiac damage. After incorporation of LV GLS by quintiles into the staging classification, Stages 2–4 were independently associated with outcome. LV GLS showed incremental prognostic value over clinical characteristics and stages of cardiac damage. Conclusion In this large single-centre cohort of severe AS patients, incorporation of LV GLS by quintiles in a novel proposed staging classification resulted in refinement of risk stratification by identifying patients with more advanced cardiac damage. LV GLS was shown to provide incremental prognostic value over the originally proposed staging classification.


Heart ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. heartjnl-2020-318462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flemming Javier Olsen ◽  
Søren Lindberg ◽  
Sune Pedersen ◽  
Allan Iversen ◽  
Filip Soeskov Davidovski ◽  
...  

ObjectiveTo determine the prognostic value of global longitudinal strain (GLS) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).MethodsWe performed a retrospective cohort study on patients undergoing CABG between 2006 and 2011 who had an echocardiogram available for strain analysis. The patients were followed up through nationwide registries for development of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular death (CVD) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) defined as heart failure hospitalisation and/or CVD. Multivariable Cox regression was applied to adjust for the European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation II (EuroSCORE-II). Additive value was assessed by Net Reclassification Index (NRI) improvement.ResultsOf the 709 patients included, 80 died during a median follow-up of 3.8 years. Of these, 45 had CVD, and 72 patients experienced MACE. Mean age was 68 years and 85% were men. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 50% and GLS was −13%.GLS was an independent predictor when adjusted for the EuroSCORE-II (all-cause mortality: HR=1.07 (1.01–1.13), p=0.018; CVD: HR=1.11 (1.03–1.20), p=0.007; MACE: HR=1.12 (1.06–1.19), p<0.001, per 1% absolute decrease). GLS significantly improved the NRI score by 0.30 when added to the EuroSCORE-II for predicting MACE, but not significantly for the other endpoints.LVEF modified the association between GLS and outcomes (p for interaction<0.05 for CVD and MACE). GLS remained an independent predictor of outcomes in patients with preserved LVEF (LVEF≥50%) and improved the NRI score when added to the EuroSCORE-II for predicting CVD and MACE, but not all-cause mortality in these patients.ConclusionGLS is an independent predictor of long-term outcomes after CABG. The predictive value appears strongest among patients with preserved LVEF.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Agerlund Povlsen ◽  
Vibeke Guldbrand Rasmussen ◽  
Henrik Vase ◽  
Kaare Troels Jensen ◽  
Christian Juhl Terkelsen ◽  
...  

Abstract Aims The aim of present study was to examine the preoperative prevalence and distribution of impaired left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LVGLS) in elderly patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcutaneous aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and to determine the predictive value of LVGLS on survival.Methods We included 411 patients with symptomatic severe AS treated with TAVR during a 5-year period, where a baseline echocardiography including LVGLS assessment was available. Results Mean age was 80.1±7.1 years and aortic valve area (AVA) index 0.4±0.1 cm2. 78 patients died during a median follow-up of 762 days. Mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 50±13% and mean LVGLS was -14.0%. LVEF was preserved in 60% of patients, while impaired LVGLS >-18% was seen in 75% of the patients. Previous myocardial infarction, LVEF < 50%, LVGLS >-14%, low gradient AS (< 4.0 m/s), tricuspid regurgitant gradient >30 mmHg were identified as significant univariate predictors of all-cause mortality. On multivariate analysis LVGLS >-14% (HR 1.79 [1.02-3.14], p=0.04) was identified as the only independent variable associated with all-cause mortality. Reduced survival was observed with an impaired LVGLS >-14% in the total population (p<0.002) but also in patients with high AS gradient with preserved LVEF. LVGLS provided incremental prognostic value with respect to clinical characteristics, AVA and LVEF (χ2 19.9, p=0.006).Conclusions In patients with symptomatic AS undergoing TAVR, impaired LVGLS was highly prevalent despite preserved LVEF. LVGLS >-14% was an independent predictor of all-cause mortality, and survival was reduced if LVGLS >-14 %.


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