Four-Dimensional Volume-Strain Expression in Asymptomatic Primary Hypertension Patients Presenting with Subclinical Left Atrium-Ventricle Dysfunction

Conclusions: LVH patients showed increased LA volumes and decreased LA emptying fractions. LA reservoir, conduit and contractile functions were significantly impaired in LVH patients. Decreased LA conduit function and increased contractile function were revealed in NLVH patients. LA volumetric and functional analyses with 4D volume-strain echocardiography may facilitate the recognition of subtle LA and LV dysfunctions in asymptomatic systemic hypertension patients.Cardiology
Source: Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research