Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Pulmonary Hypertension on Both Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Performance

Both LV systolic and diastolic functions are impaired in COPD, especially in patients with pulmonary hypertension. This impairment is independently associated with pulmonary arterial systolic pressure, RVMPI, and forced expiratory volume in 1 second.