Global Longitudinal Strain and Left Atrial Volume Index Provide Incremental Prognostic Value in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy [Cardiomyopathies]

Conclusions— GLS and LAVI are independently associated with adverse outcome in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and may help to optimize risk stratification in these patients.

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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 5, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Hiemstra, Y. L., Debonnaire,, P., Bootsma, M., van Zwet,, E. W., Delgado,, V., Schalij, M. J., Atsma, D. E., Bax, J. J., Marsan, N. A. Tags: Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophy, Echocardiography, Imaging, Prognosis Cardiomyopathies Source Type: research