[Prognostic value of selected hemodynamic parameters featuring left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy].

Unlabelled: The goal of the study was the choice of hemodynamic parameters most useful in prognosing the survival of the patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The investigated group comprised 40 patients, who underwent left and right cardiac catheterization with left ventricular (LV) quantitative angiography. The day of catheterization was the starting point of the observation, which was performed by means of follow-up regular examinations and information from questionnaires sent to and returned by the patients or their families.

Effect of prolonged inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme by captopril on some hemodynamic parameters of pulmonary circulation in patients with secondary pulmonary hypertension.

The effect of prolonged treatment with captopril on some parameters of pulmonary circulation was studied in a group of 17 patients with secondary pulmonary hypertension due to mitral stenosis. Each patient received 25 mg of captopril four times daily for mean time of means = 12.5 +/- 2.

Influence of a single dose of captopril on pulmonary haemodynamics and right ventricular function in mitral stenosis with pulmonary hypertension.

The response of the pulmonary circulation to captopril 75 mg has been examined in 21 patients with pulmonary hypertension secondary to mitral stenosis. The effects of captopril were measured every 15 min up to 2 h by recording pressures in the pulmonary and systemic circulations and by measuring cardiac output. Pulmonary artery systolic pressure fell significantly by 21.

Coronary circulation and myocardial metabolism in dilated cardiomyopathy.

Chest pain is a frequent complaint in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMP). Myocardial blood flow, coronary circulation parameters and coronary sinus lactate content were measured in 14 patients with DCMP and 10 healthy subjects. Myocardial blood flow in DCMP was 53.