Evaluation of right atrial function by two-dimensional echocardiography and strain imaging in patients with RCA CTO recanalization

Abstract Objectives The right heart is mainly supplied with blood by the right coronary artery (RCA). The impact of RCA chronic total occlusion (CTO) on the function of the right heart [right atrium (RA) and ventricle (RV)] and whether successful recanalization of a RCA CTO improves the function of...

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Main Authors: Recha Blessing, Ioannis Drosos, Thomas Münzel, Philip Wenzel, Tommaso Gori, Zisis Dimitriadis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03108-y