[Right ventricular function after a first episode of pulmonary embolism: Contribution of longitudinal 2D strain].

CONCLUSION: This study has shown that there is a systolic dysfunction late after a first episode of PE and this despite the absence of the symptoms and pulmonary hypertension.
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Source: Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angeiologie - April 2, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mahfoudhi H, Chenik S, Haggui A, Dahmani R, Mastouri M, Lahidheb D, Hajlaoui N, Fehri W Tags: Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) Source Type: research