Evaluation of atrial electromechanical delay and left atrial mechanical function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea Cardiac involvement in patients with OSA


Karabag T., Aydin M., Altin R., Dogan S. M., Cil C., Buyukuysal C., ...More

WIENER KLINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT, vol.124, pp.444-452, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 124
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00508-012-0197-y
  • Journal Name: WIENER KLINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.444-452
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate atrial electromechanical delay measured by tissue Doppler imaging and left atrial mechanical function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).