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  Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ResearchVolume 31 Issue 6, Pages 535 - 539 Published Online: 22 Nov 2005 Journal compilation © 2010 Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Abstract | References | Full Text: HTML, PDF (Size: 170K) | Related Articles | Citation Tracking  Left atrial mechanical functions in pre-eclampsia Copyright 2005 Blackwell Publishing Ltd KEYWORDS echocardiography • left atrial function • pre-eclampsia Abstract
Aim: To assess the effect of short-term pressure overload on left atrial (LA) mechanical function in pre-eclampsia. Methods: Twenty women with pre-eclampsia and 17 age-matched healthy pregnant women were included. LA volumes were measured echocardiographically at the time of mitral valve opening (V Results: The mean age, gestational age, weight and body surface area were similar in pre-eclampsia and controls. The ventricular septal and posterior wall thickness were greater in pre-eclampsia (P < 0.001). There were no significant differences in LA diameter, V Conclusion: Left atrial mechanical function didn't change in pre-eclampsia. We conclude that short-lasting pressure overload is not capable of inducing changes in LA function. Received: March 22 2005. Accepted: August 8 2005. | 
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