Assessment of right atrium dysfunction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome using velocity vector imaging

Abstract Background and Objectives This study aimed to assess the changes of RA function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) using velocity vector imaging (VVI) and to evaluate the application of VVI technology. Methods According to the apnea–hypopnea index (AHI), 71 patients wi...

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Main Authors: Junfang Li, Changhong Lu, Wugang Wang, Kun Gong, Liang Zhao, Zhibin Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12947-018-0150-y