Why the study?
Data were scarce regarding whether RV systolic function parameters are best suited to predict HF-related outcomes, prompting investigation into which morphologic or functional parameters best predict short-term prognosis.
Are echocardiographic parameters of right ventricular morphology or function associated with short-term mortality and heart failure hospitalization in patients with heart failure?
Are echocardiographic parameters of right ventricular morphology or function associated with short-term mortality and heart failure hospitalization in patients with heart failure?
Echocardiographic parameters of right ventricular morphology may be better predictors of short-term outcomes than functional parameters in patients with heart failure.
RV morphology parameters may refine short-term HF risk stratification; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation.
BACKGROUND: Echocardiographic right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is a strong risk determinant for prognosis in patients with heart failure (HF). Although parameters of RV systolic function are widely used to define RV dysfunction, there is scarce data to suggest these parameters are best suited to predict HF-related outcomes. AIMS: We aimed to understand which morphologic or functional parameters are most closely associated with short-term mortality and HF-related hospitalization in patients with HF. METHODS: A total of 191 patients from eight study centers were included to this study. A detailed echocardiographic examination was done at enrollment, and patients were followed up for 6 months via direct interviews or phone calls. RESULTS: : 30.7) to the final model. CONCLUSION: Parameters of RV morphology were better predictors of short-term outcomes in HF patients.
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