Decreased left ventricular torsion in patients with isolated mitral stenosis

KIRILMAZ B. , Asgun F., SAYGI S. , Ercan E.

HERZ, cilt.40, ss.123-128, 2015 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi) identifier identifier identifier

  • Cilt numarası: 40 Konu: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00059-013-3970-4
  • Dergi Adı: HERZ
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.123-128

Özet

Left ventricular (LV) torsion is a sensitive indicator of myocardial contractility and cardiac structure, and has recently been recognized as a sensitive indicator of cardiac performance. The aim of our study was to assess the effect of isolated mitral stenosis on LV torsion.