Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5613365 | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with coarctation of the aorta have reduced proximal aortic wall velocities and strain and increased stiffness even after successful repair. This amplifies stress-induced hypertension and increases LV burden.
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Authors
Antonio MD, FACC, Ysabel MD, Ester MD, Simona MD, Simona MD, Daniela MD, Viviana MD, Fiorella MD, Giovanna MD, Olga MD, Lidia MD,