Evaluation of Midwall Systolic Function in Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: A Comparison of 3-Dimensional Versus 2-Dimensional Echocardiographic Indices

The 3DEFmw method discriminates the systolic function of LVH and normal groups, and correlates with the degree of hypertrophy. By avoiding the limitations of FSmw or MAM, 3DEFmw provides a more comprehensive metric of systolic function in patients with LVH.