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1. 1. Left atrial strain and 3-dimensional volume measurements of the left atrium : alternative methods for detecting diastolic dysfunction

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

   Author : Fanny Nilsson; [2022]
   Keywords : LA-strain; Diastolic dysfunction; echocardiography; Philips; 3D-measurements; Vänster förmaksstrain; diastolisk dysfunktion; ekokardiografi; Philips; 3D-mätning;

   Abstract : Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction has its main pathophysiology in the diastolic dysfunction which is characterized by increased filling pressures. This can be discovered during a routinely performed echocardiographic examination. READ MORE

3. 2. VO2peak/THV-ratio differ between heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction and healthy controls

   University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Sektionen för lärande och miljö

   Author : Calle Nilsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Heart failure; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Preserved Ejection Fraction; Total Heart Volume; Peak Oxygen Uptake; VO2peak THV ratio; Hjärtsvikt; magnetresonanstomografi; kardiovaskulär magnetresonanstomografi; bevarad ejektionsfraktion; total hjärtvolym; maximalt syreupptag; VO2peak THV -index;

   Abstract : Heart failure is a term for a group of complex symtoms characterized by reduced heart function. One of these syndromes, referred to as heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), has increased in prevalence compared to other types of heart failures during the recent years. READ MORE