Circ Cardiovasc Imaging September 2019 PMID 31500448

Validation of the Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion/Systolic Pulmonary Artery Pressure Ratio for the Assessment of Right Ventricular-Arterial Coupling in Severe Pulmonary Hypertension.

Khodr Tello, Jun Wan, Antonia Dalmer, Rebecca Vanderpool, Hossein A Ghofrani, Robert Naeije, Fritz Roller, Emad Mohajerani, Werner Seeger, Ulrike Herberg, Natascha Sommer, Henning Gall, Manuel J Richter

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The discussions highlight the validation of the TAPSE/PASP ratio as a reliable, non-invasive indicator correlated with invasive gold standards, with commenters referencing terms like 'validation,' 'surrogates,' and 'pressure-volume loops.' The tone and context reflect recognition of the study's significance and interest in its clinical applications, contributing to moderate scores across all dimensions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the study’s validation of non-invasive methods for assessing right ventricular function, indicating general agreement with its conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Commenters show moderate interest, referencing specific techniques like the TAPSE/PASP ratio and invasive pressure-volume loops, which suggests they are engaged but not overly enthusiastic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts mention methodological validation and their potential clinical implications, reflecting a thoughtful, engaged approach to the research.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on improving diagnostic tools and supporting clinical decision-making suggests these discussions perceive the study as having a meaningful impact on pulmonary hypertension assessment.

Abstract in brief

This study validates that certain echocardiographic measurements, especially the TAPSE/PASP ratio, can be used as reliable non-invasive indicators of right ventricular-arterial coupling and pulmonary hypertension severity, showing good correlation with invasive pressure-volume loop measures.
The researchers found that TAPSE/PASP is an independent predictor of the Ees/Ea ratio, which is considered the gold standard for assessing RV-arterial coupling, and it can help predict patient prognosis.
Overall, the findings support using echocardiography, particularly the TAPSE/PASP ratio, as a practical, non-invasive tool for evaluating pulmonary hypertension and guiding treatment decisions.]

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