Percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus in children: Immediate and short-term changes in left ventricular systolic and diastolic function

Objective: To evaluate the effect of percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) on left ventricular (LV) systolic and diastolic function in children. Background: Limited studies are available on alteration in LV hemodynamics, especially diastolic function, after PDA closure. Methods: T...

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Main Authors: Saurabh Kumar Gupta, K M Krishnamoorthy, Jaganmohan A Tharakan, S Sivasankaran, G Sanjay, S Bijulal, T Anees
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Cardiology
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Online Access:http://www.annalspc.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2069;year=2011;volume=4;issue=2;spage=139;epage=144;aulast=Gupta