Registry report of structural and functional cardiac abnormalities diagnosed by echocardiography in an asymptomatic population

Conclusions Unrecognised cardiac abnormalities are very common in middle-aged men and women with no overt symptoms. Echo offers the potential to identify the need for early intervention and treatment to improve cardiovascular outcomes.

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Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal - July 25, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Missouris, C. G., Okonko, D. O., Bharucha, A., Al-Obaidi, M., Mandal, A. K., Highett-Smith, P., Singer, D. R. J. Tags: Statistics and research methods, Genetics, Congenital heart disease, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Echocardiography, Hypertension, Valvar diseases, Radiology, Clinical diagnostic tests, Radiology (diagnostics), Epidemiology Original article Source Type: research