1087 Right and left ventricular morphologic and functional differences between patients with severe idiopathic vs. secondary pulmonary hypertension; insights from cardiovascular MRI
Year: 2008
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: In pts with long standing pulmonary hypertension (PHTN), RV is the primary organ to withstand the increased pressure which overtime leads to insidious right heart failure. However, the effect of decreased preload due to PHTN and the failing RV on LV function and geometry is unknown. Theoretically, the LV should be spared but clinically it is often noted that, despite a small LV, the perception of a hypertrophied LV with abnormal geometry by 1D and 2D techniques is present.
Authors: Vikas K Rathi, Srinivas Murali, Madhavi Akkineni, June Yamrozik, Ronald Williams, Diane A Vido, Mark Doyle, Robert WW Biederman
Institution: Allegheny General Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,000
OpenAlex ID: W2041083733