Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction may precede systolic dysfunction and play a major role in producing the signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure. Ischemic heart disease can cause impairment of left ventricular filling without any alteration in systolic function so it is very important to evaluate relationship of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and ischemic heart disease. The purpose of this study is to investigate left ventricular diastolic dysfunction during transient myocardial ischemia caused by balloon occlusion.
Alternative Title
Diastolic Dysfunction of Left Ventricle during Transient Myocardial Ischemia:Usefulness of Color M-mode Doppler Echocardiography