Abstract
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) often complicates chronic left-sided heart failure, with a remarkable impact on quality of life, exercise capacity, and survival. PH in chronic left-sided heart failure (PH-LHD) is not only caused by backward transmission of pressures but also involves impairment of atrial function, inflammation, and vasoconstriction. Once the left atrium loses its reservoir capacity, usually pulmonary vascular resistances increase. Right atrial dilation commonly represents the first sign of PH-LHD, before right ventricle dilatation and systolic dysfunction develop, leading to right heart insufficiency, and ultimately, right heart failure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 53-60 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Heart Failure Clinics |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- Chronic heart failure
- Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Right ventricle
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine