Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2869152 | Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angéiologie | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
LV twist is increased in severe AS with preserved LVEF, compensating the impairment of systolic longitudinal function. However, above a certain threshold LV twist deteriorates, attesting the failure of the compensatory mechanisms, leading to advanced diastolic dysfunction and symptom onset.
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Authors
P. Meimoun, F. Elmkies, T. Benali, J. Boulanger, H. Zemir, J. Clerc, A. Luycx-Bore,