Does Nasal Surgery Affect Right Ventricular Myocardial Functions at the Tissue Level in Patients with Nasal Septum Deviation?

Does Nasal Surgery Affect Right Ventricular Myocardial Functions at the Tissue Level in Patients with Nasal Septum Deviation?

Objective: One of the most common causes of upper airway obstruction in adults is nasal septum deviation (NSD). The chronic hypoxia caused by this obstruction gradually leads to increased pulmonary vascular resistance, pulmonary hypertension (PHT), and right ventricular (RV) failure. The purpose of...

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Main Authors: Ziya Simsek, Eda Simsek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
nasal septum deviation
nasal surgery
right ventricle
myocardial function
speckle tracking echocardiography
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/8/186

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