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Left atrial function in children and young adult cancer survivors treated with anthracyclines

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The left atrium (LA) modulates left ventricular filling pressure and is a strong prognosticator in heart failure. Although anthracycline exposure may lead to impaired left ventricular (LV) function, the effects… Click to show full abstract

The left atrium (LA) modulates left ventricular filling pressure and is a strong prognosticator in heart failure. Although anthracycline exposure may lead to impaired left ventricular (LV) function, the effects on LA function are not well‐described in the younger population. We aim to evaluate LA function in children exposed to anthracyclines.

Keywords: function children; children young; young adult; function; atrial function; left atrial

Journal Title: Echocardiography
Year Published: 2018

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