Evaluation of the effect of transthoracic cardioversion from ventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm on left atrial mechanical function.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We measured left atrial function during sinus rhythm before and after ventricular tachycardia was induced in an electrophysiology laboratory, using peak transmitral A-wave velocity from pulsed-Doppler transthoracic echocardiography as a marker of left atrial mechanical function. The results of this prospective study do not support the hypothesis that a transthoracic shock of mild to moderate energy diminishes atrial mechanical function.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Dodds, GA; Wilkinson, WE; Greenfield, RA; Natale, A; Kisslo, J; Pritchett, EL
Published Date
- December 15, 1996
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 78 / 12
Start / End Page
- 1436 - 1439
PubMed ID
- 8970423
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0002-9149
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)89298-3
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States