Evaluation of the left venticular systolic function with the measurement of global longitudinal strain by Speckle tracking echocardiography in anaphylaxis

Demir S., Atici A., Coskun R., Olgac M., Unal D., Sarikaya R., ...More

ASIA PACIFIC ALLERGY, vol.8, no.4, 2018 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.5415/apallergy.2018.8.e40
  • Journal Name: ASIA PACIFIC ALLERGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: It is not known how cardiac functions are affected during anaphylaxis. Objective: Our aim was to measure the cardiac functions shortly after an anaphylaxis attack using a new technique that detects subclinical left ventricular dysfunction.