Evaluation of the left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic function in asthmatic children

Ozkan, Esra; Khosroshahi, Hashem

doi:10.1186/s12872-016-0328-x

Evaluation of the left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic function in asthmatic children

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Ozkan E. A., Khosroshahi H. E.

BMC CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS, vol.16, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 16
Publication Date: 2016
Doi Number: 10.1186/s12872-016-0328-x
Journal Name: BMC CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Asthma is the most common cause of respiratory disorders among children. We aimed to investigate left (LV) and right (RV) ventricular function in asthmatic children as detected by conventional and tissue Doppler echocardiography.