Strain pattern

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Strain Pattern

Strain pattern (pronunciation: /streɪn pætərn/) is a term used in the field of medicine and cardiology to describe the graphical representation of the deformation or strain of the heart muscle during a cardiac cycle.

Etymology

The term "strain pattern" is derived from the English words "strain", which refers to the deformation or change in shape of an object due to an applied force, and "pattern", which refers to a repeated decorative design. In the medical context, it refers to the specific pattern of deformation observed in the heart muscle during a cardiac cycle.

Related Terms

  • Cardiac Cycle: The sequence of events that occur when the heart beats. It includes the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) of the atria and ventricles.
  • Echocardiography: A diagnostic test that uses ultrasound waves to produce images of the heart.
  • Speckle Tracking Echocardiography: A technique used in echocardiography for the assessment of the strain and strain rate.
  • Myocardial Infarction: Commonly known as a heart attack, it occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to a part of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle.
  • Electrocardiogram: A test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.

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