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NPs can be used To detect subset of asymptomatic with subtle LV dysfunction for further evaluation and earlier referral for intervention and its correlation with echocardiographic finding.
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Each patient included in the study will undergo:
History taking:
Analysis of patient symptoms and signs (dyspnea , orthopnea , Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, lower limb edema , tachypalpitations,...etc )
Clinical examination:
Invesigations:
Laboratory investigations:
Urea and creatinine . b) ECG : for exclusion of atrial fibrillation and other arrythmias. 2D Transthorathic Echocardiography (TTE) Evaluation of valve morphology and thickness , gradients and valve area , regurgitant lesions and its severity.
Evaluation of internal cardiac dimensions and function. 5- Natriuretic peptides: as a useful screening tool to differentiate symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.
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Renal impairment Advanced age and obesity Atrial fibrillation and acute coronary syndromes Prior lung diseases and acute illness
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Muhammad KE thabet, resident; Amr Ahmed Aly Yousif, Professor
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