Before starting an exercise test, a baseline echocardiogram is performed in the left lateral decubitus position for an initial assessment, with 2D and M-mode image acquisition in at least four planes, i.e., parasternal long axis, parasternal short axis, apical four-chamber, and apical two-...
(P= 0.004). In patients with paired baseline and day 14 echocardiograms (n= 14), anakinra was associated with a greater recovery in LVEF [+ 10% (+ 3, + 14)] compared with placebo [0 (− 16% to + 5%),P= 0.020]. There were no significant differences between treatment groups in...