Does geometric assessment of regional left ventricular remodeling by three-dimensional echocardiographic shape analysis correlate with left ventricular function?
This is the first study to demonstrate that regional remodeling measured by regional 3D LV curvature correlates well with LV function. As well, this methodology is independent of the geometric assumptions that limit the predictive value of two-dimensional echocardiographic measures of LV remodeling. Overall, this is a novel tool that may have applications in the assessment and prediction of outcomes of different forms of dilated cardiomyopathy.
Sleep quality exerts a significant effect on self-reported resident wellness. Periodic evaluation of sleep quality may alert program leadership and the residents themselves to impending decreases in psychological well-being.