Ventricular-arterial uncoupling in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction after myocardial infarction in dogs - invasive versus echocardiographic evaluation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction and abnormal diastolic function is commonly observed after recovery from an acute myocardial infarction. The aim of this study was to investigate the physiopathology of...

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Main Authors: Bartunek Jozef, Metens Thierry, Thoma Philippe, Mahmoudabady Maryam, Hadad Ielham, Touihri Karim, El Oumeiri Bachar, Mathieu Myrielle, Heyndrickx Guy R, Brimioulle Serge, Naeije Robert, Mc Entee Kathleen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/10/32