Impact of a volume challenge on haemodynamics and prognosis in patients with severe aortic stenosis

ConclusionsIn severe AS, a contrast challenge leads to post ‐contrast PH in ~40% of patients without pre‐contrast PH. However, post‐contrast haemodynamic changes do not adversely affect outcomes in patients undergoing AVR. Post‐contrast PH represents an intermediate stage of ‘cardiac damage’, which may be attenuated or reversible after AVR.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - November 12, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Micha T. Maeder, Lukas Weber, Daniel Weilenmann, Philipp K. Haager, Lucas Joerg, Franziska Rohner, Peter Ammann, Joannis Chronis, Johannes Rigger, Hans Rickli Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research