Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9971281 | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Heart rate incrementation does not change IMP. However, volume loading reduces IMP primarily as a result of LV ET lengthening with chronic LV dysfunction. Further systematic evaluation of IMP is needed if this index is to be useful as a prognostic indicator.
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Authors
Steven J. MD, FACC,