Assessment of Longitudinal Left Ventricular Function in Patients with Coronary Artery Ectasia by 2D Speckle Tracking Echocardiography

ConclusionIn our study, we have concluded that global peak longitudinal strain was significantly impaired in patients with coronary artery ectasia without significant coronary artery lesion denoting subclinical LV systolic dysfunction .LV diastolic dysfunction was more prevalent in coronary artery ectasia patients compared to control subjects.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research