Key result
COPD is linked to impaired LV diastolic function that strongly correlates with increased RVSP.
Why the study?
Is left ventricular function impaired in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compared to healthy subjects?
Population
35 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease without additional cardiac diseases and 25 age- and…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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LV diastolic assessment may be considered in COPD; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Cross-Sectional (n=60)
Is left ventricular function impaired in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compared to healthy subjects?
Effect estimate: r = -0.75
p-value: p=<0.001
In patients with COPD, left ventricular diastolic function is significantly impaired and correlates with increased pulmonary artery pressure, while systolic function remains preserved.
Suchoń et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (n=60). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) vs. Age- and sex-matched healthy subjects was evaluated on Correlation between Em/Am (LV diastolic function) and right ventricle systolic pressure (RVSP) (r = -0.75, p=<0.001). COPD is associated with significantly impaired left ventricular diastolic function, which strongly correlates with increased right ventricular systolic pressure (r = -0.75; p < 0.001).
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