Author/Authors :
Barberato، نويسنده , , Silvio H. and Mantilla، نويسنده , , Diego E.V. and Misocami، نويسنده , , M.لrcio and Gonçalves، نويسنده , , Simone M. and Bignelli، نويسنده , , Alexandre T. and Riella، نويسنده , , Miguel C. and Pecoits-Filho، نويسنده , , Roberto، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Left atrial (LA) volume has been proposed as a less preload-dependent parameter of diastolic function than Doppler mitral inflow. We hypothesize that in the absence of mitral regurgitation and atrial fibrilation, LA enlargement could be a more practical (and relatively preload-independent) method for the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of preload reduction by hemodialysis on LA volume.
