A Pathway for Improving Performance and Interpretation of Strain in a Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Echocardiographic quantification of myocardial deformation is a valuable tool to assess left ventricular systolic function in children at risk for systolic dysfunction. Since clinical utility is dependent on accurate and reproducible data, pediatric echo labs should establish a process to ensure high quality strain performance and interpretation. We describe our institutional experience of a successful strain implementation pathway.

Methods

Starting in 2016, various plan-do-study-act cycles were implemented, including a comprehensive echocardiography function protocol, knowledge and skill-based education, updated equipment and software to optimize acquisition, reporting, and billing for global longitudinal strain (GLS). We reviewed a sample of echocardiograms annu

SUBMITTER: Patel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12699170 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature