Prominent ‘Y’ descent is an ominous sign of a poorer prognosis in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

ConclusionsA less ‐distensible right ventricle and elevated RV systolic pressure were found to be closely associated with the deterioration of HFpEF. Assessment of a less‐distensible right ventricle may help to stratify patients and improve therapeutic strategies for HFpEF.

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Source: ESC Heart Failure - May 19, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Daisuke Harada, Hidetsugu Asanoi, Takahisa Noto, Junya Takagawa Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research