Left Atrial Strain Identifies Increased Atrial Ectopy in Patients with Beta-Thalassemia Major

Left Atrial Strain Identifies Increased Atrial Ectopy in Patients with Beta-Thalassemia Major

Patients with beta-thalassemia major (β-ΤΜ) may develop cardiac arrhythmias through a multifactorial mechanism. The current study evaluated the association of cardiac structure and function on echocardiography with atrial ectopic burden on 24-hour tape recording in β-ΤΜ patients. This prospective st...

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Main Authors: Maria Vlachou, Vasileios Kamperidis, Efthymia Vlachaki, Georgios Tziatzios, Despoina Pantelidou, Afroditi Boutou, Chrysa Apostolou, Despoina Papadopoulou, George Giannakoulas, Haralambos Karvounis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
beta-thalassemia major
arrhythmia
premature atrial contractions
left atrial strain
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/1/1

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