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Clinical & Experimental Cardiology

Clinical & Experimental Cardiology
Open Access

ISSN: 2155-9880

Abstract

Investigating the Left Atrial Function by Strain Echocardiography: Modern Answers to Old Questions?

Cesare de Gregorio

Modern ultrasound technology allows investigating both atrial and ventricular morphofunctional abnormalities. This article deals with the rising evidence for strain echocardiography to be a promising tool for preclinical assessment of left atrial chamber impairment and disease staging in several clinical settings.

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