Conclusions In hypertensive patients with HF symptoms and preserved left ventricular systolic function a highly significant increase in BNP serum level and in the TEI index values related to the deterioration of diastolic dysfunction was found.
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Relationship between B-type natriuretic peptide serum level, echocardiographic TEI index and the degree of diastolic dysfunction in patients with heart failure with preserved systolic function.
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