The effect of right ventricular hypertrophy on left ventricular ejection fraction in pulmonary emphysema

Authors :: Noordegraaf, Anton Vonk
Marcus, Johan T.
Roseboom, Bea
Postmus, Pieter E.
Faes, Theo J.
Vries, Peter de
Source :: Chest. September, 1997, Vol. 112 Issue 3, p640, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 1997
Abstract: Study objective: The development of right ventricular (RV) hypertrophy in emphysema is accompanied by involvement of the left ventricle (LV) and its systolic function. Our objective was to study the [...]

Subjects :: Emphysema, Pulmonary -- Complications and side effects -- Physiological aspects
Cor pulmonale -- Causes of -- Complications and side effects -- Physiological aspects
Heart enlargement -- Physiological aspects -- Complications and side effects
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