Left ventricular deformation at rest predicts exercise ‐induced elevation in pulmonary artery wedge pressure in patients with unexplained dyspnoea

ConclusionLeft ventricular deformation at rest predicts exercise‐induced rise in PAWP among patients with dyspnoea and a preserved LVEF. A pattern of rest deformation characterized by worse LS and exaggerated CS is most strongly associated with exercise‐induced rise in PAWP.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure - October 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tor Biering ‐Sørensen, Mário Santos, Jose Rivero, Shane D. McCullough, Erin West, Alexander R. Opotowsky, Aaron B. Waxman, David M. Systrom, Amil M. Shah Tags: Original Article Source Type: research