Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
-
Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Nov 2015
Right ventricular and atrial functions in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy.
The aim of this study was to assess the right ventricular and right atrial functions in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy by novel echocardiographic measures. ⋯ Right ventricular systolic function is impaired in nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy patients. Two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography represents a promising noninvasive method to evaluate right ventricular and atrial function in this patient group.