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- 2018
Is universal grading of diastolic function by echocardiography feasible?Abstract: Diastolic function reflects the ability of the heart to change its shape in order to receive blood from the venous system. This property of the heart is essential as it allows myocyte stretch and thus regulation of systolic output through activation of Frank Starling (heterometric) mechanism without necessitating a change in contractility (1)
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