Article
Clinical phenotypes and outcomes of pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease: Role of the pre-capillary component.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2018
Caravita Sergio, Faini Andrea, Carolino D'Araujo Sandy, Dewachter Céline, Chomette Laura, Bondue Antoine, Naeije Robert, Parati Gianfranco, Vachiéry Jean-Luc
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In pulmonary hypertension (PH), both wedge pressure elevation (PAWP) and a precapillary component may affect right ventricular (RV) afterload. These changes may contribute to RV failure and prognosis. We aimed at describing the different haemodynamic phenotypes of patients with PH due to left heart disease (LHD) and at characterizing the impact of pulmonary haemodynamics on RV function and outcome...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Biomarkers
- Calcium
- Capillaries
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Endothelium, Vascular
- Female
- Heart Failure
- Heart Ventricles
- Hemodynamics
