Abstract
We explored the influence of global longitudinal strain (GLS) measured with two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography on left ventricular mass regression (LVMR) in patients with pure aortic stenosis (AS) and normal left ventricular function undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR). The study population included 83 patients with severe AS (aortic valve area
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 775-784 |
Journal | Heart and Vessels |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2013 |
Keywords
- Aortic stenosis
- Aortic valve replacement
- Strain