New echocardiographic indices of shift to biventricular failure to optimize risk stratification of chronic heart failure

ConclusionsThe combination of LA and right heart damage entails worse prognosis in patients with HFrEF. The evaluation of PALS and fwRVLS/sPAP could aid risk stratification of HFrEF patients to provide them early treatment.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - December 8, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Giulia Elena Mandoli, Maria Concetta Pastore, Giovanni Benfari, Martina Setti, Dan Nistor, Flavio D'Ascenzi, Marta Focardi, Bernardo Baccani, Giuseppe Patti, Serafina Valente, Sergio Mondillo, Matteo Cameli Tags: Original Article Source Type: research