Decrease in longitudinal strain in heart transplant recipients is associated with rejection
Background: Around 20-40% of heart transplant patients experience moderate to severe rejection within the first year after heart transplantation. Endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) is a gold standard for diagnosing heart transplant rejection. There is a need for non-invasive alternatives that allow for ear...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Biomedical Papers |
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| Online Access: | https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-201504-0014_Decrease_in_longitudinal_strain_in_heart_transplant_recipients_is_associated_with_rejection.php |