Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Group 3 PH: Male Gender is Associated With RV-PA Uncoupling

Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction in patients with pulmonary hypertension due to chronic lung disease (Group 3 PH) is not well described. We compared RV function in Group 3 and Group 1 PH patients, and investigated the correlates of RV function in Group 3 PH patients.

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: L. Rose, K.W. Prins, S.L. Archer, M. Pritzker, E.K. Weir, T. Thenappan Source Type: research