Prognostic value of peak tricuspid regurgitation velocity in hospitalized patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: an multi-institutional study

Key Result

A peak tricuspid regurgitation velocity exceeding 2.8 m/s predicts heart failure rehospitalization and cardiovascular mortality in patients with HFpEF.

Key Points

• To evaluate the prognostic value of peak tricuspid regurgitation velocity in hospitalized heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction.
• Multi-institutional study design
• Measurement of peak tricuspid regurgitation velocity (TRVmax)
• Assessment of rehospitalization and cardiovascular mortality outcomes
• TRVmax exceeding 2.8 m/s correlated with increased risk of rehospitalization.
• High TRVmax was associated with higher cardiovascular mortality in HFpEF patients.