Sentence examples for left heart function from inspiring English sources

The joint response of E es, rvf and R sys attempts to prevent a leftward shift in the intraventricular septum wall, which would reduce the stressed volume in the left ventricle and therefore compromise left heart function.

If left heart function is decreased, especially its diastolic function, then swings in left atrial pressure can be considerably exaggerated.

In addition to RV size and valvular integrity, the amount of TR is influenced by RV preload and afterload, the respiratory cycle, left heart function and atrial fibrillation.

As left heart function improved after CABG, it was possible to withdraw the patient from CPB without the need for an IABP.

However, this volume changes when left heart function is poor and right heart function is maintained for volume redistribution to the pulmonary circuit [ 10].

The intravascular level of CVP depends on the patient's volemic status, right and left heart function, surrounding venous pressure increased by mechanical ventilation, and/or reduced venous compliance.

Interestingly, unlike previous reports which suggested post-capillary PH in the presence of impaired left heart function with remarkably elevated pulmonary artery wedge pressures (PAWP) [ 4, 6], RHC results suggested pre-capillary PH in our patient.

Tables 1 and 2 and Figures 1 and 2 summarize the data on systemic hemodynamics and left heart function (Table 1), as well as O2 exchange, acid-base status, and metabolism (Table 2).

The authors describe serial RV function and clinical variables in the perioperative period in patients with severe PAH secondary to left heart disease.

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

Pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease.