Transthoracic tissue Doppler study of right ventricular regional function in a patient with an arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
Autor: | P Raud-Raynier, E Donal |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2004 |
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Popis: | A 45 year old man was admitted because of ventricular tachycardia. He was known to suffer from arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). The rhythmic instability was quickly managed with amiodarone and atenolol. During evaluation of the patient’s cardiomyopathy, echocardiography was performed. Left ventricular global function was normal, but hypokinesia of … |
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