Prognostic Value of Right Ventricular Cardiac Power Output at Rest in Patients with Advanced Heart Failure.

Background: There is supporting evidence that normal right heart function is crucial for the maintenance of normal overall hemodynamics. The heart can be described as a hydraulic pump, and cardiac power reflects the hydraulic function of the heart. The present analysis aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of right ventricular cardiac power output (RV-CPO) at rest in patients with advanced heart failure (HF).

Evaluation of Resting Cardiac Power Output as a Prognostic Factor in Patients with Advanced Heart Failure.

If the heart is represented by a hydraulic pump, cardiac power represents the hydraulic function of the heart. Cardiac pump function is frequently determined through left ventricular ejection fraction using imaging. This study aims to validate resting cardiac power output (CPO) as a predictive biomarker in patients with advanced heart failure (HF).