Abstract
Heart failure is a clinical syndrome characterized by the inability of the heart to meet the circulatory demands of the body without requiring an increase in intracardiac pressures at rest or with exertion. Hemodynamic parameters can be measured via right heart catheterization, which has an integral role in the full spectrum of heart failure: from ambulatory patients to those in cardiogenic shock, as well as patients being considered for left ventricular device therapy and heart transplantation. Hemodynamic data are critical for prompt recognition of clinical deterioration, assessment of prognosis, and guidance of treatment decisions. This review is a field guide for hemodynamic assessment, troubleshooting, and interpretation for clinicians treating patients with heart failure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1141-1156 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | JACC: Heart Failure |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 American College of Cardiology Foundation
Keywords
- heart failure
- hemodynamics
- right heart catheterization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine