The role of pulmonary arterial wedge pressure in primary graft dysfunction

Conclusion: our data confirm that PH is an important factor in PGD. However normal median values of PVR together with a higher median PAWP may suggest a predominant role of the post capillary component in this disease. From this point of view, RAP may reflect the overload of the right ventricle caused by higher total afterload. Thus, PAWP should be considered in PGD’s development.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Blasi, F., Morlacchi, L. C., Rossetti, V., Casella, R., Tarsia, P., Nosotti, M., Rosso, L., Mendogni, P., Lombardi, F., Vicenzi, M. Tags: Transplantation Source Type: research