Characterization of LV Strain Patterns in Mildly Elevated PCWP and PAH.

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.

Timeline

Start

2013-02

Primary completion

2013-12

Completion

2014-12

Drugs

Indications