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Section Type: RESULTS

Text: In the Group A the comparison of the base-line data with those observed 3 months later showed a reduction of the EDVi from 81. 9 + / - 16 to 75. 4 + / - 18. 1 p < 0. 05, of the end-systolic volume index (ESVi) from 43. 6 + / - 11. 9 to 38. 1 + / - 14 ml/m2, p < 0. 05, of the wall motion score from 6. 7 + / - 2. 3 to 5. 5 + / - 2. 9 p < 0. 05 and a great increase of the TWC (from 4483 + / - 2407 Kgm to 7146 + / - 3566 Kgm ; p < 0. 0001).