• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제58권6호
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• pp.218-223
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• 2015

Purpose: Idiopathic scoliosis is a structural lateral curvature of the spine of unknown etiology. The relationship between degree of spine curvature and cardiopulmonary function has not yet been investigated. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between scoliosis and cardiopulmonary characteristics. Methods: Ninety children who underwent preoperative pulmonary or cardiac evaluation at a single spine institution over 41 months were included. They were divided into the thoracic-dominant scoliosis (group A, n=78) and lumbar-dominant scoliosis (group B, n=12) groups. Scoliosis severity was evaluated using the Cobb method. In each group, relationships between Cobb angles and cardiopulmonary markers such as forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second ($FEV_1$), $FEV_1$/FVC, left ventricular ejection fraction, pulmonary artery flow velocity, and tissue Doppler velocities (E/E', E'/A') were analyzed by correlation analysis linear regression. Results: In group A, 72 patients (92.3%) underwent pulmonary function tests (PFTs), and 41 (52.6%) underwent echocardiography. In group B, 9 patients (75.0%) underwent PFT and 8 (66.7%) underwent echocardiography. Cobb angles showed a significant negative correlation with FVC and $FEV_1$ in group A (both P<0.05), but no such correlation in group B, and a significant negative correlation with mitral E/A ratio (P<0.05) and tissue Doppler E'/A' (P<0.05) in group A, with a positive correlation with mitral E/A ratio (P<0.05) in group B. Conclusion: Pulmonary and cardiac function was significantly correlated with the degree of scoliosis in patients with thoracic-dominant scoliosis. Myocardial diastolic function might be impaired in patients with the most severe scoliosis.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제49권8호
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• pp.898-901
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• 2006

소아에서 교착성 심낭염은 매우 드문 질환으로 이에 의하여 단백 소실성 장병증이 동반되는 경우는 더욱 드물다. 저자들은 교착성 심낭염의 주요 증상의 하나로 단백 소실성 장병증을 보인 여아 1례를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.155-158
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• 2019

Morphologic changes or functional impairments of the papillary muscle (PM) can influence mitral valve competence. The purpose of this study was to investigate PM size and contractile function using two-dimensional and color tissue Doppler echocardiography in normal dogs. 35 unsedated Beagle dogs without cardiovascular disease were examined. The vertical (VD) and horizontal diameter (HD) of the posterior and anterior PM was measured at end-diastole, and compared with the thickness of the left ventricular posterior wall (LVPWd). Longitudinal systolic movement of the PM was quantified as myocardial velocity and strain using tissue Doppler. The VD, HD, and ratios (VD/LVPWd, HD/LVPWd, VD/HD) were significantly greater in the posterior than anterior PM (P < 0.001). The VD and HD of posterior PM and the HD of anterior PM were significantly correlated with LVPWd (r = 0.47, 0.44, and 0.42, respectively). Body weight was significantly correlated with VD of posterior PM (r = 0.37). The peak systolic tissue velocity of the PM was $4.93{\pm}1.25cm/sec$ and peak strain was $-30.83{\pm}11.92%$. PM size and systolic function can be quantitatively assessed using two-dimensional and tissue Doppler. The establishment of these objective PM measurements may be useful to evaluate morphological and functional abnormalities of the canine PM.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.407-412
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• 2005

Echocardiography is one of the most frequently used techniques for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases. Over the last twenty years, technological advances have enabled the application of high-quality imaging. Important recent developments have occurred in echocardiography that are already being used clinically. Equipment and hardware is now available to produce reai time three-dimensional and contrast enhanced imaging.. Tissue Doppler and stress echocardiography have provided potential benefit to analyze hemodynamic information of heart. This review discusses each of these new developments and their potential impact on the practice of echocardioaraphy and cardiology in general.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제64권11호
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• pp.582-587
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• 2021

Background: Syncope is a common problem in children and adolescents. However, a large proportion of syncope cases have no underlying cause. Purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors affecting the severity of syncope using tissue Doppler imaging (TDI). Methods: This retrospective study included 61 children and adolescents with syncope who underwent echocardiography. The head-up-tilt test (HUT) was performed when there was a more severe syncopal event. We compared the echocardiographic findings between the execute HUT and nonexecute HUT, negative HUT result and positive HUT result, and normal electrocardiogram (ECG) and abnormal ECG groups. Data were analyzed using an unpaired t test post hoc analysis. Results: In the execute and nonexecute HUT groups, the odds ratios were 0.55 for medial E/E' (P=0.040) and 0.64 for lateral E/E' (P=0.049). Comparison of the results of the decreased, normal, and increased groups for lateral E/E' revealed a significant difference in the execution HUT and nonexecute HUT groups (overall, P=0.004; decreased vs. increased, P=0.003; normal vs. increased, P=0.050). Conclusion: Medial E/E' and lateral E/E' were decreased in patients with severe syncopal events. These findings suggest that the presence of left ventricular diastolic deterioration may cause hypoperfusion even in the absence of organic causes and, consequently, increase syncope severity and frequency. The TDI measured by echocardiography can be used as an index to predict syncope recurrence and/or severity.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제49권11호
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• pp.1202-1210
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• 2006

목 적 : Tei 지수는 전반적인 심기능을 양적으로 쉽게 측정할 수 있는 장점이 있으나 심박동수, 전부하, 후부하에 영향을 받을 수 있으며 같은 심장 cycle에서 측정하기 어려운 단점이 제시되고 있다. 이에 반해 modified Tei 지수는 TDI을 이용하여 같은 cycle 내에서 측정 가능하기 때문에 기존의 Tei 지수의 단점을 보완할 수 있는 새로운 방법으로 제시되고 있다. 방 법 : 가와사키병의 급성기 환아 48명을 두 군(modified Tei 지수가 0.37 미만인 24명을 1군, modified Tei 지수가 0.37 이상인 24명을 2군), 그리고 열이 없는 정상 소아 30명을 대조군인 3군으로 나누어 연구를 시행하였다. 혈액 검사, TDI, 고식적인 심초음파를 시행하였다. 수축기 심근 속도, 초기 이완기(E') 심근 속도, 그리고 후기 이완기(A') 심근 속도와 조직 이동을 심저, 심중간부, 심첨에서 측정하였다. Ejection fraction(EF), Tei 지수, modified Tei 지수를 계산하였다. 결 과 : 백혈구수와 CRP는 2군에서 대조군에 비해 유의하게 높았다. 좌심실 기저부 수축기 심근 조직 이동, 초기 이완기 및 후기 이완기 심근 조직 이동이 2군에서 대조군에 비해 유의하게 감소하였다. Modified Tei 지수와 심실 기저부의 수축기 심근조직 이동(r=0.331), 초기 이완기(E') 심근 조직 이동(r=0.296), 그리고 후기 이완기(A') 심근 조직 이동(r=0.266)이 음의 상관관계를 보였다. Modified Tei 지수가 증가할수록 ESR(r=0.561)과 CRP(r=0.427)가 유의하게 증가하는 양의 상관관계가 보였다. EF과 Tei 지수는 정상이었다. 결 론 : 가와사키병에서 TDI를 이용한 modified Tei 지수는 EF이나 Tei 지수로 구별되지 않았던 심기능 이상을 발견하는데 매우 도움이 되는 유용한 지표로 생각된다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.339-345
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• 2009

목 적 : 이 연구의 목적은 소아에서 고식적 심초음파와 조직 도플러 영상을 이용하여 측정한 지표들의 심장 주기 시간에 따른 변화를 알아보기 위함이다. 방 법 : 2006년 7월부터 2007년 6월까지 강릉아산병원에서 심장초음파를 시행한 해부학적으로 정상 심장을 가진 총 18명의 소아들을 대상으로 본 연구를 시행하였다. 심첨 4방 단면도에서 이완기 승모판 유입 최고 혈류 속도 E, A와 승모판륜의 외측 끝단 및 심실 중격 끝단에서 조직 도플러 영상으로부터 s',e',a'과 함께 각각의 심장 주기 시간을 측정하였다. 모든 측정은 연속된 6-18 심장 주기 동안 이루어졌으며, 심장 주기 길이와 각 지표들 간의 연관성을 조사하였다. 결 과 : 평균 나이는 $3.6{\pm}0.5$세(남:여=8:10)이었다. 심장 주기 시간과 Lat s', Lat a', Sep s', Sep e', Sep a'은 음의 상관관계를 보였다(P<0.01). 심장 주기 시간과 E/A, Lat e'/a', Sep e'/a'은 양의 상관 관계를 보였다(P<0.01). 그러나 E, Lat e'은 통계학적으로 유의한 상관관계를 보이지 않았다(P=0.229, 0.221). 결 론 : 본 연구로 심장 주기 시간의 변화에 따라 좌심실 기능을 나타내는 지표들이 변화함을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 소아에서 정상치를 결정함에 있어 이러한 변화를 고려하여야 한다.

• Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.279-289
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• 2022

BACKGROUND: In many cardiovascular disorders, the contractile performance of the right ventricle (RV) is the primary determinant of prognosis. For evaluating RV volumes and function, 4 dimensional (4D)-echocardiography has become common. This research used 2D and 4D modalities to assess RV contractile performance in hypertensive patients. METHODS: A total of 150 patients with essential hypertension were enrolled in this study, along with 75 age and sex-matched volunteers. Clinical evaluation and echocardiographic examination (including M-mode, tissue Doppler imaging, and 2D speckle tracking) were conducted on all participants. RV volumes, 4D-ejection fraction (EF), 4D-fractional area change (FAC), 4D-tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), 4D-septal and free wall (FW) strain were all measured using 4D-echocardiography. RESULTS: Hypertensive patients showed 2D-RV systolic and diastolic dysfunction (including TAPSE, 2D-right ventricular global longitudinal strain, RV-myocardial performance index and average E/EaRV) and 4D-RV impairment (including right ventricular EF, FAC, RV strain and TAPSE, right ventricular end-diastolic volume and right ventricular end-systolic volume) compared to the control group. We verified the prevalence of RV systolic dysfunction in hypertension patients using the following parameters: 1) 15% of them had 2D-TAPSE < 17 mm vs. 40% by 4D-TAPSE; 2) 25% of them had 2D-GLS < 19% vs. 42% by 4D-septal strain and 35% by 4D FW strain; 3) 35% of hypertensive patients had 4D-EF < 45%; and finally; 4) 25% of hypertensive patients had 2D-FAC < 35% compared to 45% by 4D-FAC. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of RV involvement was greater in 4D than in 2D-modality trans-thoracic echocardiography. We speculated that 4D-echocardiography with 4D-strain imaging would be more beneficial for examining RV morphology and function in hypertensive patients than 2D-echocardiography, since 4D-echocardiography could estimate RV volumes and function without making geometric assumptions.

• 순환기질환의공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 순환기질환의공학회 2002년도 제2회 학술대회 초록집
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• pp.46-47
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• 2002

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.64.1-64.12
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• 2021

Background: Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), a neurodegenerative disease leading to reduced dopamine production, is a common disease in aged horses. The treatment is based on administration of the dopamine agonist pergolide. This drug has been related to valvular fibrosis in humans, but the cardiovascular effect of this drug has not yet been investigated in horses. Objectives: To determine whether pergolide induces valvular disease in horses or affects the cardiac function. Methods: Standard, tissue Doppler (TDE) and two-dimensional speckle tracking (STE) echocardiography were performed in horses with diagnosed PPID based on adrenocorticotropic hormone dosage. Measurements taken in horses treated with pergolide were compared with those from untreated horses with nonparametric t-tests. Furthermore, measurements from follow-up examinations performed at least three months after the initial exam were compared with a Wilcoxon signed rank test for repeated measurements in each group. Results: Twenty-three horses were included. None of the 12 horses under treatment developed valvular regurgitation. Furthermore, no differences in the measurements of the left ventricular systolic or diastolic function could be seen between the group of horses with treatment and those without treatment. Measurements taken in the follow-up exam did not differ compared to those taken in the initial exam in both groups. Conclusions: No changes of the left ventricular function assessed by TDE and STE could be shown in a small population of horses with confirmed PPID. Treatment with pergolide did not affect the ventricular function nor induce valvular disease.