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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors are widely used in oncology and ophthalmology. Although these agents have been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular events in systemic use, the effect of local applications is unclear. In our study, we aimed to investigate the effects of anti-VEGF agents on left heart functions after intravitreal injection using speckle tracking echocardiography.
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