Left ventricular mass, geometric patterns, and diastolic myocardial performance in children with chronic kidney disease

Left ventricular mass, geometric patterns, and diastolic myocardial performance in children with chronic kidney disease

Background: Excessive left ventricular mass (LVM) and diastolic dysfunction are associated with higher morbidity and mortality among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Objective: The objective of the following study is to determine the prevalence of increased LVM index (LVMI), pattern of ab...

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Main Authors: Igoche David Peter, Mustafa O Asani, Ibrahim Aliyu, Patience N Obiagwu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Sciences
Subjects:
Children
chronic kidney disease
diastolic dysfunction
left ventricular hypertrophy
left ventricular mass
Online Access:http://www.jcsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2468-6859;year=2018;volume=15;issue=1;spage=55;epage=59;aulast=Peter

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