Increased myocardial oxygen consumption rates are associated with maladaptive right ventricular remodeling and decreased event-free survival in heart failure patients
ConclusionsRV dysfunction is associated with increased oxygen consumption (also characterized by a higher risk for cardiac events) and impaired RV sympathetic function.
Source: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research
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