Abstract 16781: Ventriculo-Arterial Coupling is Associated With Death and Need for Ventricular Assist Device or Heart Transplant in Patients With Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis
Abstract:Background:
Transthyretin (TTR) cardiac amyloidosis (CA) results from TTR protein deposition in the extracellular space of the heart altering cardiac chamber mechanics and efficiency. Ventriculo-arterial coupling (VAC) is calculated from 2D echo derived measurements and reflects cardiac function and efficiency. We aimed to identify whether VAC assessment at diagnosis improves current risk stratification models as a prognostic tool.
Methods:
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