| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9970406 | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Plasma TG levels show a strong relationship with impaired LV relaxation, an early marker of diastolic dysfunction in human beings. These findings support a hypothesis whereby elevated TG levels favor myocyte intracellular lipid accumulation, possibly leading to lipotoxic diastolic dysfunction.
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Authors
Lisa MD, Alan D. MHS, RDCS, Angela L. MD, VÃctor G. (FACC, FASE),