Increased left ventricular mass is a risk factor for the development of a depressed left ventricular ejection fraction within five years
Journal of the American College of CardiologyPublished 1 June 2004
Mark H. Drazner, J. Eduardo Rame, Emily K Marino, John S. Gottdiener, Dalane W. Kitzman, Julius M. Gardin
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Increased LVM as assessed by electrocardiography or echocardiography is an independent risk factor for the development of depressed LVEF.
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Increased LVM as assessed by electrocardiography or echocardiography is an independent risk factor for the development of depressed LVEF.
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