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Defining Speckle Tracking Echocardiography (STE); used to Diagnose Systolic Subclinical Dysfunction

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We read with great interest the article, “Systolic Subclinical Dysfunction in Anabolic Steroid Users: A Real-Life Study,” published in April 2025. The author used myocardial work analysis and speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) to assess and detect early systolic dysfunction in bodybuilders using anabolic steroids. While the term myocardial work analysis was defined, the author did not provide a definition for STE. According to the author, “Myocardial work analysis is a recent technique that incorporates left ventricular (LV) afterload data into [...]

Source: International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences

DOI: 10.36660/ijcs.20250113

Authors: Janita Shabbir, Aamna Ahmed, Alwina Shabbir, Manahil Bahrawar, Ahmad Akhtar

Institutions: Harvard University, Bahria University, University of New Mexico, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415962137