| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5610443 | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
LV peak systolic ε decreases in exam 2 were possibly due to afterload increase and preload decrease. The lower RV initial deformation indices could be attributed to increased afterload caused by physiologic pulmonary hypertension or immature RV contractile properties. SR seemed to be a more robust index than ε and less influenced by preload and afterload hemodynamic alteration.
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Authors
José Luiz Barros MD, PhD, Marconi Gomes MD, José Mariano Sales MD, Vera Maria Cury MD, PhD, Charles MD, PhD, Aigul MD, George R. MD, FESC,