Quantitative evaluation of longitudinal strain in layer-specific myocardium during normal pregnancy in China
Abstract Background The myocardial wall of the left ventricle is a complex, multilayered structure and is not homogenous. The aim of this study was to determine longitudinal strain (LS) in the three myocardial layers in normal pregnant women according to gestation proceedings. Methods The advanced t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Ultrasound |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12947-016-0089-9 |