Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5613585 | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
For patients with CHF and comparable systolic performance, LBBB is associated with more severe diastolic dysfunction, elevated filling pressures, and higher NT-proBNP levels. These findings may contribute to increased morbidity and mortality of such patients.
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Authors
Christian MD, Joerg MD, Matthias MD, Rainer MD, Günter (FESC, FACC), Thomas (FESC),