Pulmonary artery pulsatility index predicts right ventricular myofilament dysfunction in advanced human heart failure
Mohammed Aslam, Vivek Jani, Brian L. Lin, Brittany Dunkerly‐Eyring, Carissa E. Livingston, Abhinay Ramachandran, Mark J. Ranek, Kenneth Bedi, Kenneth B. Margulies, David A. Kass, Steven Hsu
Abstract
Among clinical indices of right heart failure in advanced heart failure, the pulmonary artery pulsatility index best reflects underlying defects in right ventricular myofilament contractility.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHeart failureInternal medicineCardiologyPulmonary Hypertension Research and TreatmentsCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsHeart Failure Treatment and Management