Left Atrial Deformation Parameters in Patients with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease- A 2D Speckle Tracking Imaging Study

Conclusion. 2D-STE based left atrial deformation parameters are impaired in patients with NAFLD with normal systolic function. While LA reservoir and pump function parameters might be useful in estimating left ventricular filling pressure in NAFLD patient group, it could not be used for differentiating the subgroups.

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Source: Clinical Science - August 15, 2013 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: G Kocabay, C Yucel Karabay, Y Colak, V Oduncu, A Kalaycı, T Akgun, A Guler, C Kırma Source Type: research