Relation of Carotid Artery Diameter With Cardiac Geometry and Mechanics in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Zhenyu Liao, Ming‐Cheng Peng, Chun‐Ho Yun, Yau‐Huei Lai, Helen L. Po, Charles Jia‐Yin Hou, Jen‐Yuan Kuo, Chung‐Lieh Hung, Yih‐Jer Wu, Bernard E. Bulwer,

Journal of the American Heart Association · 2012 · 29 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

Increased carotid artery diameter is associated with worse LV geometry, higher brain natriuretic peptide level, and reduced contractile mechanics in individuals with HFpEF.

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