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Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine (2008) 5, 181-182
doi:10.1038/ncpcardio1141  

Implantable device enables left atrial pressure monitoring in ambulatory patients with HF

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An increase in left atrial pressure (LAP) usually precedes symptom onset in patients with heart failure (HF). Accurate monitoring of LAP could, therefore, facilitate the early identification of incipient decompensation. In a recent paper, researchers have reported their initial experience with a new permanent implantable device that enables LAP to be monitored in ambulatory patients with HF.

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