Global left ventricular load in asymptomatic aortic stenosis: covariates and prognostic implication (the SEAS trial)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Valvuloarterial impedance (Zva) is a measure of global (combined valvular and arterial) load opposing left ventricular (LV) ejection in aortic stenosis (AS). The present study identified covariates and tested the prognostic signifi...

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Main Authors: Rieck Åshild E, Gerdts Eva, Lønnebakken Mai Tone, Bahlmann Edda, Cioffi Giovanni, Gohlke-Bärwolf Christa, Ray Simon, Cramariuc Dana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
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Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/10/1/43