Diastolic function in heart transplant: From physiology to echocardiographic assessment and prognosis

Diastolic function in heart transplant: From physiology to echocardiographic assessment and prognosis

Heart transplant (HTx) still represents the most effective therapy for end-stage heart failure, with a median survival time of 10 years. The transplanted heart shows peculiar physiology due to the profound alterations induced by the operation, which inevitably influences several echocardiographic pa...

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Main Authors: Carlotta Sciaccaluga, Chiara Fusi, Federico Landra, Maria Barilli, Matteo Lisi, Giulia Elena Mandoli, Flavio D’Ascenzi, Marta Focardi, Serafina Valente, Matteo Cameli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
diastolic function
heart transplant
echocardiography
prognosis
physiology
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.969270/full

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