Echocardiographic and hemodynamic determinants of right coronary artery flow reserve and phasic flow pattern in advanced non-ischemic cardiomyopathy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In patients with advanced non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NIC), right-sided cardiac disturbances has prognostic implications. Right coronary artery (RCA) flow pattern and flow reserve (CFR) are not well known in this setting. The purpos...

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Main Authors: Mady Charles, Meneghetti Claudio, Beck Leonardo, Perin Marco, Ribeiro Expedito, Ianni Barbara, Graziosi Pedro, Filho Eulogio, Ramires Jose AF
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-09-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/5/1/31