Pressure and volume registration of the right ventricle, during exercise, in patients with pulmonary hypertension. KU Leuven
The degree of RV dysfunction is an important determinant of mortality and exercise capacity in cardiopulmonary disease. Unfortunately, detection of RV dysfunction is most often delayed, when impairment is severe. Early detection could have important clinical implications for the management of these patients. Furthermore, demonstration of RV dysfunction during exercise might help explain symptoms such as exertional dyspnea or exercise ...