Evaluation of beta-blockers on left ventricular dyssynchrony and reverse remodeling in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy: A randomized trial of carvedilol and metoprolol

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Kaya M. G., Sarli B., Akpek M., Kaya E. G., Yarlioglues M., Topsakal R., ...More

CARDIOLOGY JOURNAL, vol.21, no.4, pp.434-441, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.5603/cj.a2013.0149
  • Journal Name: CARDIOLOGY JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.434-441
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The effect of beta-blockage on cardiac dyssynchrony in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDC) is unknown. This study evaluated the impact of carvedilol and metoprolol succinate on left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony and reverse remodeling in IDC.