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  • Title: Effect of preload reduction by hemodialysis on left atrial volume and echocardiographic Doppler parameters in patients with end-stage renal disease.
    Author: Barberato SH, Mantilla DE, Misocami MA, Gonçalves SM, Bignelli AT, Riella MC, Pecoits-Filho R.
    Journal: Am J Cardiol; 2004 Nov 01; 94(9):1208-10. PubMed ID: 15518627.
    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.
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