Characterization of LV Strain Patterns in Mildly Elevated PCWP and PAH.
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if patients with pulmonary hypertension and mildly
elevated heart pressure known as PCWP will exhibit different patterns on echocardiography and
that these patterns will predict treatment response to sildenafil, a drug given for this
condition.