Possible diverse contribution of coronary risk factors to left ventricular systolic and diastolic cavity sizes

Abstract It is generally believed that risk factors damage the coronary arteries, cause myocardial ischemia, and consequently change the shape of the heart. On the other hand, each of the risk factors may also have a negative effect on the heart. However, it is very difficult to examine the effects...

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Main Authors: Kenichiro Suzuki, Yasunori Inoue, Kazuo Ogawa, Tomohisa Nagoshi, Kosuke Minai, Takayuki Ogawa, Makoto Kawai, Michihiro Yoshimura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81341-1