Persistent Reduction in Left Ventricular Strain Using Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography after Balloon Valvuloplasty in Children with Congenital Valvular Aortic Stenosis

Shortly after balloon valvuloplasty for severe congenital VAS, there is an improvement in systolic myocardial deformation. However, 2DSTE parameters do not return to normal at 3-year follow-up. These abnormalities in systolic deformation cannot be fully attributed to residual stenosis or aortic regurgitation.