Chronic myocardial disease. II. Haemodynamic findings related to long-term prognosis.
Haemodynamic findings in 106 patients with chronic myocardial disease have been related to the course of the disease during a follow-up period of 2-12 years. A high filling pressure, especially when combined with low cardiac output, suggested a severe development. The worst outlook was noted in patients who in addition had raised pulmonary arteriolar resistance. On the other hand, a low filling pressure even if cardiac output was reduced, was generally associated with a more benign course. An increase in left ventricular wall thickness as determined angiographically suggested a better outlook than normal wall thickness.
D001794:Blood Pressure; D002302:Cardiac Output; D006332:Cardiomegaly / Q000209:etiology; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008833:Microcirculation; D011379:Prognosis; D011652:Pulmonary Circulation; D014655:Vascular Resistance