LEFT ATRIAL STRAIN BY SPECKLE TRACKING ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IS NOT PREDICTED FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN HYPERTENSIVE POPULATION WITH PRESERVED SYSTOLIC FUNCTION AND NORMAL RESTING LEFT ATRIAL PRESSURE

Abstract Background: Hypertension is associated with diastolic dysfunction and impaired exercise capacity. LA has a substantial role to provides an optimal left ventricle diastolic filling. In this study, we aimed to assess the left atrial strain through STE as a predictor of functional capacity...

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Main Authors: Gilang Mauladi Rahman, Muhammad Aminuddin, Budi S Pikir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Heart Association 2019-09-01
Series:Majalah Kardiologi Indonesia
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Online Access:http://ijconline.id/index.php/ijc/article/view/918