Evaluation of atrial conduction features with tissue doppler imaging in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Caglar I. M., DASLI T., Caglar F. N. T., TEBER M. K., Ugurlucan M., OZMEN G.

CLINICAL RESEARCH IN CARDIOLOGY, vol.101, no.8, pp.599-606, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 101 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00392-012-0431-7
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL RESEARCH IN CARDIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.599-606
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The electrical activity of atria can be demonstrated by P waves on surface electrocardiogram (ECG). Atrial electromechanical delay (AEMD) measured with tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) echocardiography can be a useful non-invasive method for evaluating atrial conduction features. We investigated whether AEMD is prolonged in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).