Impact of the MitraClip Procedure on Left Atrial Strain and Strain Rate [Valvular Heart Disease]
Conclusions—
Changes seen in LA seem to depend on baseline LA and LV function. Changes in LA after MR reduction may reflect a decrease in LA expansion but may also be influenced by the degree of pre-existing LA dysfunction.
Clinical Trial Registration—
URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00209274.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - Category: Radiology Authors: Gucuk Ipek, E., Singh, S., Viloria, E., Feldman, T., Grayburn, P., Foster, E., Qasim, A. Tags: Valvular Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Imaging Source Type: research
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