Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5611876 | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Early diastolic IVPGs are associated with LV contractility. These findings may explain the proposed mechanism in which potential energy stored during systole is released during diastole to provide for adequate ventricular filling, even under low filling pressures.
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Authors
Michael S. MD, Neil L. PhD, Mario J. MD, FACC, James D. MD, FACC,