Quality of Life is Related to Haemodynamics in Precapillary Pulmonary Hypertension.
Τίτλος | Quality of Life is Related to Haemodynamics in Precapillary Pulmonary Hypertension. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Arvanitaki, A., Mouratoglou S. Anastasia, Evangeliou A., Grosomanidis V., Hadjimiltiades S., Skoura L., Feloukidis C., Farmakis D., Karvounis H., & Giannakoulas G. |
Journal | Heart Lung Circ |
Volume | 29 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 142-148 |
Date Published | 2020 Jan |
ISSN | 1444-2892 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adult, Aged, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Hemodynamics, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Natriuretic Peptide, Brain, Peptide Fragments, Prospective Studies, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Quality of Life, Vascular Resistance |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Precapillary pulmonary hypertension (PH) is characterised by compromised functional capacity and impaired quality of life. Assessment of haemodynamics is routinely used for initial diagnosis, follow-up, and risk stratification in these patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as assessed by emPHasis-10 score, a self-assessment questionnaire assessing breathlessness, fatigue, control, and confidence, to haemodynamic and neurohormonal indices in patients with precapillary PH. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.12.005 |
Alternate Journal | Heart Lung Circ |
PubMed ID | 30686644 |