Non-uniform recovery of left ventricular transmural mechanics in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>After a transient ischemic episode, the subendocardial region is more severely injured than outer subepicardial layers and may regain a proportionately greater degree of mechanical function in the longitudinal direction. We sought to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-08-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Ultrasound |
Online Access: | http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/8/1/31 |