Quantitative evaluation of longitudinal strain in layer-specific myocardium during normal pregnancy in China

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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Main Authors: Juan Cong, Zhibin Wang, Hong Jin, Wugang Wang, Kun Gong, Yuanyuan Meng, Yong Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Myocardium
Layer
Strain
Speckle-tracking
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12947-016-0089-9

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