Mitral annular plane systolic excursion and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion for risk stratification of acute pulmonary embolism

Abstract

A depressed MAPSE, in patients with preserved LVEF, is associated with worse outcomes in patients with acute PE. The addition of MAPSE to TAPSE appears to have a greater prognostic value than either alone and may further aid in risk stratification, but for confirmation further prospective data are needed.