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Am J Cardiol
; 94(9): 1208-10, 2004 Nov 01.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15518627
RESUMO
Left atrial (LA) volume has been proposed as a less preload-dependent parameter of diastolic function than Doppler mitral inflow. We hypothesize that in the absence of mitral regurgitation and atrial fibrilation, LA enlargement could be a more practical (and relatively preload-independent) method for the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of preload reduction by hemodialysis on LA volume.