Biventricular catheterization combined with pressure-volume loop monitoring provides insight into the dynamic effects of left ventricular assist devices ramp on right ventricular function.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv
; 103(5): 799-802, 2024 Apr.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38461378
ABSTRACT
Ramp studies are utilized for speed optimization of continuous flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs). We here report the utility of combined left and right heart catheterization during a ramp study to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the hemodynamic implications on both ventricles. Pressure-volume loop (PV loop) monitoring uncovered compromised systolic and mildly compromised right ventricular function with increasing LVAD speeds, despite improvement in left ventricular unloading. These findings informed patient management and highlight the potential utility of PV loop monitoring as an adjunct to left and right heart catheterization during ramp studies of next-generation LVADs.
Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Coração Auxiliar
/
Insuficiência Cardíaca
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article