Background Observational studies suggest that conventional right ventricular apical pacing
may have a deleterious effect on left ventricular function. In this study, we examined whether …

Objectives : This study was designed to investigate if tissue synchronization imaging (TSI) is
useful to identify regional wall delay and predict left ventricular (LV) reverse remodeling …

Objective Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the hepatic manifestation of metabolic
syndrome and is associated with cardiovascular risk. The aim of this study was to determine …

Aims Low serum albumin is common in patients with systolic heart failure and is associated
with increased mortality. However, the relationship between albumin and outcome in …

Obejctive To compare left ventricular (LV) systolic performance and contractility in patients
with heart failure and normal ejection fraction (HFNEF), compared with patients with heart …

Atrial function is an integral part for the proper performance of the circulatory system.
Assessment of its haemodynamic and mechanical characteristics by use of non-invasive …

BACKGROUND: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important but often neglected
outcome measure in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) management. The prevalence of elderly …

BACKGROUND: Atrial function is an integral part of cardiac function which is often neglected.
The presence of coronary artery disease (CAD) may impair atrial function. This study …

Background Although many prognostic variables have been reported, the risk stratification
of patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction (HFPEF) has long been …

The present study aims to evaluate LV (left ventricular) mechanical dyssynchrony in CAD (coronary
artery disease) with preserved and depressed EF (ejection fraction). …