The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 126, Issue 1 , Pages 48-55 , July 2003

Persistent abnormal left ventricular systolic torsion in dilated cardiomyopathy after partial left ventriculectomy

  • Randolph M Setser, DSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology (Section of Cardiovascular Imaging), The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Randolph M. Setser, DSc, Division of Radiology, Desk Hb6, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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  • Jane M Kasper, RN

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology (Section of Cardiovascular Imaging), The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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  • Michael L Lieber, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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  • Randall C Starling, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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  • Patrick M McCarthy, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OhioUSA
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  • Richard D White, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology (Section of Cardiovascular Imaging), The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OhioUSA

Received 21 June 2002

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doi: 10.1016/S0022-5223(03)00050-3

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 126, Issue 1 , Pages 48-55 , July 2003

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