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2D Myocardial deformation pattern of a dilated cardiomyopathy and a left ventricular noncompaction.

2D Transthoracic echocardiography of two patients with moderate LV systolic dysfunction (LVEF: 35%): Apical 4 chambers and parasternal short axis views and Bulls-eye of peak systolic strain values recorded from 3 apical chambers views. (A) Patient with confirmed LV non-compaction demonstrating trabeculations and deep sinusoids within non-compacted layer; higher regional peak longitudinal strain at the level of the apical non-compacted segment; lower values of systolic deformation in mid- and basal septal and inferior wall with apex/basal ratio > 1.5. (B) Dilated cardiomyopathy with overall segmental low peak longitudinal strain values.