Doppler echocardiography and myocardial dyssynchrony: a practical update of old and new ultrasound technologies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Morbidity and mortality rates are higher in patients with severe left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction and ECG-derived prolonged QRS interval than in those with normal QRS duration. QRS duration is currently used on the grounds that it reflects the presence...

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Main Authors: Galderisi Maurizio, Cattaneo Fabio, Mondillo Sergio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-09-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/5/1/28