Peripheral arterial response during haemodialysis - is two-dimensional speckle-tracking a useful arterial reactivity assessment tool?

ABSTRACT: Aim: 2D speckle tracking is a method used in myocardial strain assessment. However, several studies have confirmed the suitability of its application in the assessment of arterial strain (a marker of arterial stiffness). The aims of our study were to evaluate whether 2D speckle tracking can assess the changes in carotid and femoral strain caused by fluid loss during haemodialysis, and to determine the direction and amount of these changes. Material and methods: We examined the distal common carotid and proximal femoral arteries in 74 haemodialysed patients (28 women and 46 men) before and after their haemodialysis sessions. EchoPac software was used to analyse the recorded ultrasound examinations. Circumferential strain values were acquired for further analysis. Results:</

SUBMITTER: Ustyniak S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8439126 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature