Fig. 1From: Evaluation of cardiac function by global longitudinal strain before and after treatment with sofosbuvir-based regimens in HCV infected patientsFlow chart of the patients along the study time points. Eighty-two patients decided to participate and underwent cardiac ultrasound at baseline. Fifty-seven patients were prescribed a 3-month treatment (group A) while 25 patients underwent treatment for 6 months (group B). Among patients who showed up at clinical checks, 76/81 presented to perform cardiac ultrasound at first month, 63/76 at the end of treatment and 71/71 at the last follow-up pointBack to article page