Association between right ventricular two-dimensional strain and exercise capacity in patients with either idiopathic or ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy

Abstract

2DSE represents a promising noninvasive technique to assess right ventricular myocardial function in patients with DCM. Reduced right ventricular myocardial deformation is related to decreased ability to perform aerobic exercise and work rate, and to impaired ventilatory response.