Assessment of Early Diastolic Intraventricular Pressure Difference in Children by Blood Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography

Abstract

Intraventricular pressure difference calculation from BST is highly feasible and provides information on diastolic suction and early filling in children with heart disease. Intraventricular pressure difference was significantly reduced in children with DCM and HCM compared with controls, indicating reduced early diastolic suction in these patient groups.