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Reversible Changes of Left Atrial Function during Pregnancy Assessed by Two-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography

Guang Song, Jing Liu, Weidong Ren, Wei Qiao, Jing Zhang, Ying Zhan, Wenjing Bi

PLoS ONE · 2015 · 28 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

LA reservoir and booster pump function were increased, while conduit function was decreased during pregnancy using 2DSTE. The changes were reversible. 2DSTE can easily assess LA function during pregnancy with good repeatability.

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