Abnormal Global Longitudinal Strain Predicts Future Deterioration of Left Ventricular Function in Heart Failure Patients With a Recovered Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction [Original Articles]
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In patients with a recovered LVEF, an abnormal GLS predicts the likelihood of having a decreased LVEF during follow-up, whereas a normal GLS predicts the likelihood of stable LVEF during recovery.
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Adamo, L., Perry, A., Novak, E., Makan, M., Lindman, B. R., Mann, D. L. Tags: Clinical Studies, Contractile Function, Myocardial Biology, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure Original Articles Source Type: research