| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9959595 | Journal of the American College of Cardiology | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In adult patients late after total repair of Fallot, PVR leads to late improvement of diastolic function. We speculate that the rapid volume unloading after PVR increases systolic performance, whereas improvement in diastolic function requires long-term remodeling.
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Authors
Alexander MD, Hubert W. MD, PhD, Hildo J. MD, PhD, Stijntje D. MD, Ernst E. MD, PhD, Mark G. MD, PhD, Albert MD, PhD,