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    CT Features of COVID-19 Pneumonia Differ Depending on the Severity and Duration of Disease
    Georg Thieme Verlag KG ; 2021
    In:  RöFo - Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren Vol. 193, No. 06 ( 2021-06), p. 672-682
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    In: RöFo - Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren, Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Vol. 193, No. 06 ( 2021-06), p. 672-682
    Abstract: Background CT is important in the care of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. However, CT morphology can change significantly over the course of the disease. To evaluate the CT morphology of RT-PCR-proven COVID-19 pneumonia in a German cohort with special emphasis on identification of potential differences of CT features depending on duration and severity of disease. Method All patients with RT-PCR-proven COVID-19 pneumonia and chest CT performed between March 1 and April 15, 2020 were retrospectively identified. The CT scans were evaluated regarding the presence of different CT features (e. g. ground glass opacity, consolidation, crazy paving, vessel enlargement, shape, and margin of opacifications), distribution of lesions in the lung and extent of parenchymal involvement. For subgroup analyses the patients were divided according to the percentage of parenchymal opacification (0–33 %, 34–66 %, 67–100 %) and according to time interval between symptom onset and CT date (0–5 d, 6–10 d, 11–15 d, 〉  15 d). Differences in CT features and distribution between subgroups were tested using the Mantel-Haenszel Chi Squared for trend. Results The frequency of CT features (ground glass opacity, consolidation, crazy paving, bronchial dilatation, vessel enlargement, lymphadenopathy, pleural effusion) as well as pattern of parenchymal involvement differed significantly depending on the duration of disease and extent of parenchymal involvement. The early phase of disease was characterized by GGO and to a lesser extent consolidation. The opacifications tended to be round and to some extent with sharp margins and a geographic configuration. The vessels within/around the opacifications were frequently dilated. Later on, the frequency of consolidation and especially crazy paving increased, and the round/geographic shape faded. After day 15, bronchial dilatation occurred, and lymphadenopathy and pleural effusion were seen more frequently than before. Conclusion The prevalence of CT features varied considerably during the course of disease and depending on the severity of parenchymal involvement. Radiologists should take into account the time interval between symptom onset and date of CT and the severity of disease when discussing the likelihood of COVID-19 pneumonia based on CT morphology. Key Points:  Citation Format
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    ISSN: 1438-9029 , 1438-9010
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    DOI: 10.1055/a-1293-9163
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    Computed tomography characterization and outcome evaluation of COVID-19 pneumonia complicated by venous thromboembolism
    Public Library of Science (PLoS) ; 2020
    In:  PLOS ONE Vol. 15, No. 11 ( 2020-11-19), p. e0242475-
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    In: PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 15, No. 11 ( 2020-11-19), p. e0242475-
    Abstract: COVID-19 is frequently complicated by venous thromboembolism (VTE). Computed tomography (CT) of the chest—primarily usually conducted as low-dose, non-contrast enhanced CT—plays an important role in the diagnosis and follow-up of COVID-19 pneumonia. Performed as contrast-enhanced CT pulmonary angiography, it can reliably detect or rule-out pulmonary embolism (PE). Several imaging characteristics of COVID-19 pneumonia have been described for chest CT, but no study evaluated CT findings in the context of VTE/PE. Purpose In our retrospective study, we analyzed clinical, laboratory and CT imaging characteristics of 50 consecutive patients with RT-PCR proven COVID-19 pneumonia who underwent contrast-enhanced chest CT at two tertiary care medical centers. Material and methods All patients with RT-PCR proven COVID-19 pneumonia and contrast-enhanced chest CT performed at two tertiary care hospitals between March 1st and April 20th 2020 were retrospectively identified. Patient characteristics (age, gender, comorbidities), symptoms, date of symptom onset, RT-PCR results, imaging results of CT and leg ultrasound, laboratory findings (C-reactive protein, differential blood count, troponine, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), fibrinogen, interleukin-6, D-dimer, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK), creatine kinase muscle-brain (CKmb) and lactate,) and patient outcome (positive: discharge or treatment on normal ward; negative: treatment on intensive care unit (ICU), need for mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), or death) were analyzed. Follow-up was performed until May 10th. Patients were assigned to two groups according to two endpoints: venous thromboembolism (VTE) or no VTE. For statistical analysis, univariate logistic regression models were calculated. Results This study includes 50 patients. In 14 out of 50 patients (28%), pulmonary embolism was detected at contrast-enhanced chest CT. The majority of PE was detected on CTs performed on day 11–20 after symptom onset. Two patients (14%) with PE simultaneously had evidence of deep vein thrombosis. 15 patients (30%) had a negative outcome (need for intensive care, mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or death), and 35 patients (70%) had a positive outcome (transfer to regular ward, or discharge). Patients suffering VTE had a statistically significant higher risk of an unfavorable outcome (p = 0.028). In univariate analysis, two imaging characteristics on chest CT were associated with VTE: crazy paving pattern (p = 0.024) and air bronchogram (n = 0.021). Also, elevated levels of NT-pro BNP (p = 0.043), CK (p = 0.023) and D-dimers (p = 0.035) were significantly correlated with VTE. Conclusion COVID-19 pneumonia is frequently complicated by pulmonary embolism (incidence of 28% in our cohort), remarkably with lacking evidence of deep vein thrombosis in nearly all thus affected patients of our cohort. As patients suffering VTE had an adverse outcome, we call for a high level of alertness for PE and advocate a lower threshold for contrast-enhanced CT in COVID-19 pneumonia. According to our observations, this might be particularly justified in the second week of disease and if a crazy paving pattern and / or air bronchogram is present on previous non-enhanced CT.
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    Patients with acute myocarditis and preserved systolic left ventricular function: comparison of global and regional longitudinal strain imaging by echocardiography with quantification of late gadolinium enhancement by CMR
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2021
    In:  Clinical Research in Cardiology Vol. 110, No. 11 ( 2021-11), p. 1792-1800
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    In: Clinical Research in Cardiology, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 110, No. 11 ( 2021-11), p. 1792-1800
    Abstract: Conventional transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) does often not accurately reveal pathologies in patients with acute myocarditis and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEEF). Therefore, we investigated the diagnostic value of two-dimensional (2D) speckle tracking echocardiography compared to late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging in patients with acute myocarditis and normal global LVEF. Methods and results 31 patients (group 1) with the diagnosis of acute myocarditis confirmed by CMR according to the Lake Louise criteria and 20 healthy controls (group 2) were analyzed including global longitudinal strain (GLS) and regional longitudinal strain (RLS) derived by the bull’s eye plot. Although preserved LVEF was present in both groups, GLS was significantly lower in patients with acute myocarditis (group 1: GLS − 19.1 ± 1.8% vs. group 2: GLS − 22.1 ± 1.7%, p 〈 0.001). Compared to controls, lower RLS values were detected predominantly in the lateral, inferolateral, and inferior segments in patients with acute myocarditis. Additionally RLS values were significantly lower in segments without LGE. Conclusion In patients with acute myocarditis and preserved LVEF, a significant reduction of GLS compared to healthy subjects was detected. Further RLS adds important information to the localization and extent of myocardial injury. Graphic abstract
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    ISSN: 1861-0684 , 1861-0692
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    DOI: 10.1007/s00392-021-01885-0
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    Severe COVID-19 pneumonia: Perfusion analysis in correlation with pulmonary embolism and vessel enlargement using dual-energy CT data
    Public Library of Science (PLoS) ; 2021
    In:  PLOS ONE Vol. 16, No. 6 ( 2021-6-8), p. e0252478-
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    In: PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 16, No. 6 ( 2021-6-8), p. e0252478-
    Abstract: Gas exchange in COVID-19 pneumonia is impaired and vessel obstruction has been suspected to cause ventilation-perfusion mismatch. Dual-energy CT (DECT) can depict pulmonary perfusion by regional assessment of iodine uptake. Objective The purpose of this study was the analysis of pulmonary perfusion using dual-energy CT in a cohort of 27 consecutive patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. Method We retrospectively analyzed pulmonary perfusion with DECT in 27 consecutive patients (mean age 57 years, range 21–73; 19 men and 8 women) with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. Iodine uptake (IU) in regions-of-interest placed into normally aerated lung, ground-glass opacifications (GGO) and consolidations was measured using a dedicated postprocessing software. Vessel enlargement (VE) within opacifications and presence of pulmonary embolism (PE) was assessed by subjective analysis. Linear mixed models were used for statistical analyses. Results Compared to normally aerated lung 106/151 (70.2%) opacifications without upstream PE demonstrated an increased IU, 9/151 (6.0%) an equal IU and 36/151 (23.8%) a decreased IU. The estimated mean iodine uptake (EMIU) in opacifications without upstream PE (GGO 1.77 mg/mL; 95%-CI: 1.52–2.02; p = 0.011, consolidations 1.82 mg/mL; 95%-CI: 1.56–2.08, p = 0.006) was significantly higher compared to normal lung (1.22 mg/mL; 95%-CI: 0.95–1.49). In case of upstream PE, EMIU of opacifications (combined GGO and consolidations) was significantly decreased compared to normal lung (0.52 mg/mL; 95%-CI: -0.07–1.12; p = 0.043). The presence of VE in opacifications correlated significantly with iodine uptake (p 〈 0.001). Conclusions DECT revealed the opacifications in a subset of patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia to be perfused non-uniformly with some being hypo- and others being hyperperfused. Mean iodine uptake in opacifications (both ground-glass and consolidation) was higher compared to normally aerated lung except for areas with upstream pulmonary embolism. Vessel enlargement correlated with iodine uptake: In summary, in a cohort of 27 consecutive patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia, dual-energy CT demonstrated a wide range of iodine uptake in pulmonary ground-glass opacifications and consolidations as a surrogate marker for hypo- and hyperperfusion compared to normally aerated lung. Applying DECT to determine which pathophysiology is predominant might help to tailor therapy to the individual patient´s needs.
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    Can CT performed in the early disease phase predict outcome of patients with COVID 19 pneumonia? Analysis of a cohort of 64 patients from Germany
    Elsevier BV ; 2020
    In:  European Journal of Radiology Vol. 131 ( 2020-10), p. 109256-
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    In: European Journal of Radiology, Elsevier BV, Vol. 131 ( 2020-10), p. 109256-
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    ISSN: 0720-048X
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    DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2020.109256
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    Combined Model of Quantitative Evaluation of Chest Computed Tomography and Laboratory Values for Assessing the Prognosis of Coronavirus Disease 2019
    Georg Thieme Verlag KG ; 2022
    In:  RöFo - Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren Vol. 194, No. 07 ( 2022-07), p. 737-746
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    In: RöFo - Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren, Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Vol. 194, No. 07 ( 2022-07), p. 737-746
    Abstract: Purpose To assess the prognostic power of quantitative analysis of chest CT, laboratory values, and their combination in COVID-19 pneumonia. Materials and Methods Retrospective analysis of patients with PCR-confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia and chest CT performed between March 07 and November 13, 2020. Volume and percentage (PO) of lung opacifications and mean HU of the whole lung were quantified using prototype software. 13 laboratory values were collected. Negative outcome was defined as death, ICU admittance, mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Positive outcome was defined as care in the regular ward or discharge. Logistic regression was performed to evaluate the prognostic value of CT parameters and laboratory values. Independent predictors were combined to establish a scoring system for prediction of prognosis. This score was validated on a separate validation cohort. Results 89 patients were included for model development between March 07 and April 27, 2020 (mean age: 60.3 years). 38 patients experienced a negative outcome. In univariate regression analysis, all quantitative CT parameters as well as C-reactive protein (CRP), relative lymphocyte count (RLC), troponin, and LDH were associated with a negative outcome. In a multivariate regression analysis, PO, CRP, and RLC were independent predictors of a negative outcome. Combination of these three values showed a strong predictive value with a C-index of 0.87. A scoring system was established which categorized patients into 4 groups with a risk of 7 %, 30 %, 67 %, or 100 % for a negative outcome. The validation cohort consisted of 28 patients between May 5 and November 13, 2020. A negative outcome occurred in 6 % of patients with a score of 0, 50 % with a score of 1, and 100 % with a score of 2 or 3. Conclusion The combination of PO, CRP, and RLC showed a high predictive value for a negative outcome. A 4-point scoring system based on these findings allows easy risk stratification in the clinical routine and performed exceptionally in the validation cohort. Key Points:  Citation Format
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    ISSN: 1438-9029 , 1438-9010
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    Incidence of early intra-cranial bleeding and ischaemia in adult veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation patients: a retrospective analysis of risk factors
    SAGE Publications ; 2020
    In:  Perfusion Vol. 35, No. 1_suppl ( 2020-05), p. 8-17
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    In: Perfusion, SAGE Publications, Vol. 35, No. 1_suppl ( 2020-05), p. 8-17
    Abstract: Cerebral complications in veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation are known to have a strong impact on mortality and morbidity. Aim of this study is to investigate the early incidence, risk factors and in-hospital mortality of intra-cranial ischaemia and haemorrhage in adults undergoing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatment. Methods: This study is a single-centre retrospective analysis on adult patients undergoing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for different indications. The inclusion criterion included patients with early routine cerebral computed tomography imaging during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, with no clinical evidence of cerebral pathology prior to cannulation. Cerebral complications were grouped by aetiology and the territories of the brain’s supplying arteries. Results: One hundred eighty-seven adult patients with a total of 190 veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatments were included. A total of 16.3% (n = 31) had evidence of either cerebral ischaemia (11.1%) or haemorrhage (5.8%); one patient suffered from both. Cerebral computed tomography scans were performed early in median on the first day after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulation; in-hospital mortality of intra-cranial ischaemia and haemorrhage was 71.4% and 45.5%, respectively. Associated with an increased risk for ischaemic lesions were cannulation of the ascending aorta, higher age, presence of an autoimmune disease and cardiac surgery prior to veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. An association with haemorrhagic lesions was found for a lower blood PaCO 2 at 2 hours, lower blood flow through the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation device at 2 hours, higher international normalized ratio and constantly higher activated partial thromboplastin time values as well as higher mean arterial pressures until haemorrhagic lesions were evident. Conclusion: Cerebral complications are frequent in patients on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and may be clinically silent events. Careful monitoring with routine neuroimaging seems to be the most appropriate diagnostic approach at present. Intra-cranial ischaemia occurs more frequent than haemorrhage and is associated with cannulation of the aorta ascendens.
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    ISSN: 0267-6591 , 1477-111X
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    DOI: 10.1177/0267659120907438
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    Obstructive sleep apnoea but not central sleep apnoea is associated with left ventricular remodelling after acute myocardial infarction
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2021
    In:  Clinical Research in Cardiology Vol. 110, No. 7 ( 2021-07), p. 971-982
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    In: Clinical Research in Cardiology, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 110, No. 7 ( 2021-07), p. 971-982
    Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) increases left ventricular transmural pressure more than central sleep apnoea (CSA) owing to negative intrathoracic pressure swings. We tested the hypothesis that the severity of OSA, and not CSA, is therefore associated with spheric cardiac remodelling after acute myocardial infarction. Methods This sub-analysis of a prospective observational study included 24 patients with acute myocardial infarction who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Spheric remodelling, calculated according to the sphericity index, was assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging at baseline and 12 weeks after acute myocardial infarction. OSA and CSA [apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI) ≥ 5/hour] were diagnosed by polysomnography. Results Within 12 weeks after acute myocardial infarction, patients with OSA exhibited a significant increase in systolic sphericity index compared to patients without sleep-disordered breathing (no SDB) and patients with CSA (OSA vs. CSA vs. no SDB: 0.05 ± 0.04 vs. 0.01 ± 0.04 vs. − 0.03 ± 0.03, p  = 0.002). In contrast to CSA, the severity of OSA was associated with an increase in systolic sphericity index after accounting for TIMI-flow before percutaneous coronary intervention, infarct size, pain-to-balloon-time and systolic blood pressure [OSA: B (95% CI) 0.443 (0.021; 0.816), p  = 0.040; CSA: 0.193 (− 0.134; 0.300), p  = 0.385]. Conclusion In contrast to CSA and no SDB, OSA is associated with spheric cardiac remodelling within the first 12 weeks after acute myocardial infarction. Data suggest that OSA-related negative intrathoracic pressure swings may contribute to this remodelling after acute myocardial infaction. Graphic abstract
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    Sharp margin and geographic shape: systematic evaluation of two novel CT features in COVID-19 pneumonia
    British Institute of Radiology ; 2020
    In:  BJR|Open Vol. 2, No. 1 ( 2020-11), p. 20200026-
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    In: BJR|Open, British Institute of Radiology, Vol. 2, No. 1 ( 2020-11), p. 20200026-
    Abstract: CT is important in the care of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. However, specificity might be poor in the absence of a clinical and epidemiological context. The goal of this work was to systematically evaluate two novel CT features (sharp margin and geographic shape) of COVID-19 pneumonia. Methods: All patients with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction proven COVID-19 pneumonia and chest CT between March first and April 15, 2020 were retrospectively identified from two tertiary care hospitals in Germany. The CTs were evaluated regarding the presence of typical CT signs (e.g. ground glass opacitiy, consolidation, crazy paving). Moreover, the shape of the opacifications (round, geographic, curvilinear) and their margin (unsharp, sharp) was determined. Results: The study population comprised 108 patients (64 male) with a mean age of 59.6 years. Ground glass opacities (96%) and consolidation (75%) were the most prevalent CT signs. Crazy paving was seen in 17%, bronchial dilatation in 21%, air bronchogram in 29%, vessel enlargement in 47%, cavitation in 0%, lymphadenopathy in 32%, pleural effusion in 16%. Round configuration of densities was present in 41% of CTs, geographic shape in 27% and curvilinear opacities in 44%. 79% of opacifications were at least partially sharply marginated. In almost all cases, the lung was affected bilaterally (94%). Conclusion: The CT pattern of COVID-19 pneumonia in a cohort from Germany was in accordance with prior studies. However, we identified two novel CT signs of COVID-19 pneumonia which have so far not been systematically evaluated. A sharp border and geographic shape of opacifications were frequently observed. Advances in knowledge: The newly described CT features “sharp margin” and “geographic shape” of opacifications in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia might help to increase specificity of CT.
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    DOI: 10.1259/bjro.20200026
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    Left atrial strain parameters derived by echocardiography are impaired in patients with acute myocarditis and preserved systolic left ventricular function
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2023
    In:  The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging Vol. 39, No. 6 ( 2023-03-24), p. 1157-1165
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    In: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 39, No. 6 ( 2023-03-24), p. 1157-1165
    Abstract: Purpose : Data derived by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) feature tracking suggest that not only left ventricular but also left atrial function is impaired in patients with acute myocarditis. Therefore, we investigated the diagnostic value of speckle tracking echocardiography of the left ventricle and left atrium in patients with acute myocarditis and normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Methods and results : 30 patients with acute myocarditis confirmed by CMR according to the Lake Louise criteria and 20 healthy controls were analyzed including global longitudinal strain (GLS) and left atrial (LA) strain parameters. Although preserved LVEF was present in both groups, GLS was significantly lower in patients with acute myocarditis (GLS − 19.1 ± 1.8% vs. GLS − 22.1 ± 1.7%, p  〈  0.001). Further diastolic dysfunction measured by E/e’ mean was significantly deteriorated in the myocarditis group compared to the control group (E/e’ mean 6.4 ± 1.6 vs. 5.5 ± 1.0, p = 0.038). LA reservoir function (47.6 ± 10.4% vs. 55.5 ± 10.8%, p = 0.013) and LA conduit function (-33.0 ± 9.6% vs. -39.4 ± 9.5%, p = 0.024) were significantly reduced in patients with acute myocarditis compared to healthy controls. Also left atrial stiffness index (0.15 ± 0.05 vs. 0.10 ± 0.03, p = 0.003) as well as left atrial filling index (1.67 ± 0.47 vs. 1.29 ± 0.34, p = 0.004) were deteriorated in patients with myocarditis compared to the control group. Conclusion : In patients with acute myocarditis and preserved LVEF not only GLS but also LA reservoir function, LA conduit function and left atrial stiffness index as well as left atrial filling index were impaired compared to healthy controls indicating ventricular diastolic dysfunction and elevated LV filling pressures.
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