Inotropic myocardial reserve deficiency is the predominant feature of exercise haemodynamics in cardiac amyloidosis

ConclusionsCardiac amyloid deposits are associated with severely reduced inotropic myocardial reserve and increased left and right ventricular filling pressures during exercise. Furthermore, CA subjects have severely reduced PAC, which may contribute to right heart failure and reduced exercise capacity.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure - August 24, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tor Skibsted Clemmensen, Henning M ølgaard, Jens Sörensen, Hans Eiskjaer, Niels Frost Andersen, Søren Mellemkjaer, Mads Jønsson Andersen, Lars Poulsen Tolbod, Hendrik J. Harms, Steen Hvitfeldt Poulsen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research