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Abstract

Objective

Heart failure (HF) is classified into three types based on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). A newly developed transthoracic three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography Heart-Model (HM) offers quick analysis of the volume and function of the left atrium (LA) and left ventricle (LV). This study aimed to determine the value of the HM in HF patients.

Methods

A total of 117 patients with HF were divided into three groups according to EF: preserved EF (HFpEF, EF ≥50%), mid-range EF (HFmrEF, EF =41%–49%), and reduced EF (HFrEF, EF ≤40%). The HM was applied to analyze 3D cardiac functional parameters. LVEF was obtained using Simpson’s biplane method. The N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentration was measured.

Results

Significant differences in age, female proportion, body mass index, and comorbidities were observed among the three groups. With decreasing EF across the groups, the 3D volumetric parameters of the LA and LV increased, while LVEF decreased. The LV E/e' was significantly higher in HFrEF patients than in HFpEF patients. LVEF measurement was achieved in significantly less time with the HM compared with the conventional Simpson’s biplane method. The NT-proBNP concentration increased in the following pattern: HFrEF > HFmrEF > HFpEF. The NT-proBNP concentration correlated positively with LV volume and negatively with LVEF from both the HM and Simpson’s biplane method.

Conclusion

LA and LV volumes increase, and the derived LV systolic function decreases with increasing HF severity determined by the HM. The functional parameters measurements provided by the HM are associated with laboratory indicators, indicating the feasibility of using the HM in routine clinical application.

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Evaluation of Left Heart Function in Heart Failure Patients with Different Ejection Fraction Types using a Transthoracic Three-dimensional Echocardiography Heart-Model
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Keyword(s): 3D echocardiography; Cardiac function; Ejection fraction; Heart failure; Heart-Model; LVEF

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