Right Ventricular Failure in Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Is Associated With Inefficient Myocardial Oxygen Utilization

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Authors

Yeun Ying Wong · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Gerrina Ruiter · Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Mark Lubberink · Cardiovascular Research Center

Pieter G. Raijmakers · Baker Engineering (United States)

Paul Knaapen · Department of Health

J. Tim Marcus · Cardiovascular Research Center

Anco Boonstra

Abstract

RV failure in IPAH was associated with reduced mechanical efficiency that was partially explained by RV mechanical dysfunction but not by a metabolic shift.

Topics & Keywords

Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation Heart Failure

Volume 4, Issue 6, pp. 700-706

DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.111.962381

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