Optimal combination of right ventricular functional parameters using echocardiography in pulmonary arterial hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Novel echocardiographic parameters of right ventricular (RV) function, including speckle-tracking-derived, three-dimensional, and RV-pulmonary artery coupling parameters, have emerged for the evaluation of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The relative role of these parameters in the risk stratification of PAH patients is unclear. We compared the performance of multiple RV parameters and sought to establish an optimal model for identifying the risk profile of patients with PAH.

Methods and results

Comprehensive risk assessments were performed for 70 patients with PAH. The risk profile of every patient was determined based on the guideline recommendations. Conventional parameters, including fractional area change (FAC) and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion

SUBMITTER: Li Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11424360 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature