Jay M. Sullivan, Roger Vander Zwaag, Faten El-Zeky, Kodangudi B. Ramanathan et al.
Objectives The aim of the study was to determine whether left ventricular hypertrophy has an independent adverse effect on survival. Background Left ventricular hypertrophy is considered to be a significant risk factor for coronary heart disease mortality; however, the impact of coexisting coronary ...
Kodangudi B. Ramanathan, Roger Vander Zwaag, George F. Lemp, Frank W. Kroetz et al.
To determine if the peak-systolic pressure/end-systolic volume ratio [PSP/ESV], a load-insensitive index of left ventricular function, predicted perioperative mortality and long-term survival after coronary artery bypass surgery or medical treatment, 4,829 patients with coronary artery disease were ...