The left atrial substrate plays a significant role in the development of complex atrial tachycardia in patients with precapillary pulmonary hypertension

The left atrial substrate plays a significant role in the development of complex atrial tachycardia in patients with precapillary pulmonary hypertension

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) and related atrial tachyarrhythmias (AT), including type I atrial flutter (AFL) are frequently observed in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Their relationship to hemodynamic changes, atrial size, and ventricular function are still not fully veri...

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Main Authors: Zdenka Fingrova, Stepan Havranek, David Ambroz, Pavel Jansa, Ales Linhart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Pulmonary hypertension
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial tachycardia
Atrial flutter
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1142-z

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