Comparative Value of Echocardiography vs. Right Heart Catheterization in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Echocardiography and right heart catheterization (RHC) are useful in the evaluation of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). We compared the two among decompensated HFpEF patients to determine their relative value in predicting all-cause mortality and a composite of cardiovascular (CV) death and heart failure (HF) readmission at 1 year.

Methods

One hundred seventy-eight decompensated HFpEF patients who underwent both procedures and survived to hospital discharge were retrospectively identified. Hospital records and the National Death Index were queried to determine outcomes. Echocardiographic and invasive parameters were tested for significant associations with each outcome. Additionally, three predictive models were developed: Model-1: basic dem

SUBMITTER: Tran N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12679061 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature