AB1252 Subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with takayasu’s arteritis. A velocity vector imaging-based study

• Published in: Annals of the rheumatic diseases Vol. 71; no. Suppl 3; p. 709
• Main Authors: Alibaz-Oner, F., Yurdakul, S., Tayyareci, Y., Direskeneli, H., Aytekin, S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and European League Against Rheumatism 01.06.2013; BMJ Publishing Group LTD

Background Takayasu’s arteritis (TA) is a chronic, granulomatous vasculitis of the aorta and its major branches. Impairment in left ventricular (LV) systolic function might be a major concern in TA due to chronic inflammation. Objectives We aimed to evaluate subclinical LV systolic dysfunction in pa...