Left atrial appendage dysfunction in acute embolic stroke young patients with sinus rhythm: Correlation with Tissue Doppler mitral annular systolic velocity

Background: Trans-esophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is a gold standard test for diagnosis of left atrial (LA) appendage function. Aim: To evaluate left atrial appendage (LAA) dysfunction using mitral annular systolic velocity measured by tissue Doppler imaging “Sm” in acute embolic stroke young patie...

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Main Authors: Rania Gaber, Mai Salama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2016-07-01
Series:Artery Research
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925015/view