| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5601053 | Chest | 2017 | 28 Pages |
Abstract
Fluid challenge with 7 mL/kg saline increases PAWP, more in postcapillary than in precapillary PH or in control subjects with no PH. A cutoff value of 18 mm Hg allows reclassification of 6% to 8% of patients with precapillary PH or normal hemodynamic characteristics at baseline.
Keywords
PAHTranspulmonary pressure gradientTPGHFpEFCTEPHLHDPAPDPGRAPPAWPPVRPulmonary arterial hypertensionPulmonary artery pressureRight Atrial PressurePulmonary artery wedge pressurePulmonary vascular resistanceHeart failure with preserved ejection fractionheart failurePulmonary hypertensionFluid challengeHeart catheterizationdiastolic pressure gradient
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Authors
Michele MD, PhD, Emanuele MD, PhD, Paola MD, PhD, Yoshiki MD, PhD, Anna MD, Giovanni Maria MD, Agostino Mattera MD, Rosaria MD, Antonello MD, PhD, Gaetano MD, Berardo MD, PhD, Maria Giovanna MD, Robert MD, PhD,