Left ventricular markers of global dyssynchrony predict limited exercise capacity in heart failure, but not in patients with preserved ejection fraction

Left ventricular markers of global dyssynchrony predict limited exercise capacity in heart failure, but not in patients with preserved ejection fraction

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to prospectively examine echocardiographic parameters that correlate and predict functional capacity assessed by 6 min walk test (6-MWT) in patients with heart failure (HF), irrespective of ejection fraction...

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Main Authors: Bajraktari Gani, Batalli Arlind, Poniku Afrim, Ahmeti Artan, Olloni Rozafa, Hyseni Violeta, Vela Zana, Morina Besim, Tafarshiku Rina, Vela Driton, Rashiti Premtim, Haliti Edmond, Henein Michael Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Subjects:
Six-minute walk test
Doppler echocardiography
LV function and dyssynchrony
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/10/1/36

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