Cardiology

Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS)

An advanced technique for measuring myocardial longitudinal deformation using the GE Vivid E95. It enables early detection of cardiac dysfunction before symptoms appear, and is particularly valuable for cardio-oncology patients.

Indications:

Early detection of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity
Monitoring of patients with heart failure
Assessment of subclinical cardiac dysfunction
Risk stratification in cardiac disease
Screening of high-performance athletes

Advantages:

Detects myocardial damage prior to a reduction in ejection fraction
High prognostic value
Guides therapeutic decision-making
Non-invasive, repeatable examination

Examination Procedure:

The test is performed during a standard cardiac echocardiogram using specialized analysis software integrated into the GE Vivid E95, which measures the microscopic deformation of myocardial fibers.