Abstract:Introduction
Profound changes occur in the cardiovascular system during pregnancy, regarding to induce cardiac pumping function. Although LV systolic and diastolic function have been thoroughly studied using conventional indices, speckle tracking parameters of cardiac function are not well described.
Purpose
The aim of our study was to evaluate the LV diastolic function during an uncomplicated pregnancy using both traditional… Show more
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