Prognostic factors of left ventricle function deterioration in patients with coronary disease and normal results of echocardiographic examination in a 2-year observation - prospective cohort study.

Introduction: Coronary disease is one of the strongest risk factors of developing heart failure. Identification of the predictive factors of left ventricle (LV) function deterioration in patients with stable angina pectoris and normal systolic function of LV, is a challenge for clinicians.

Objective: Identification of prognostic factors: clinical, echocardiographic, biochemical (NT-proBNP, hsCRP) and spiroergometric of left ventricle function deterioration in patients with coronary disease and normal results of baseline echocardiographic examination in a 2-year observation.

Patients And Methods: The study group comprised of 32 patients with stable angina pectoris and normal heart function, aged 50.9 ± 4 years; 23 men (71.8%). At baseline we performed echocardiography, cardiopulmonary exercise testing and determined serum levels of B-type natriuretic peptide and C-reactive protein. 24 months later we performed echocardiography and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

Results: Patients with stable angina pectoris and normal LV function are at risk of developing the impairment of LV function. Diastolic dysfunctions of LV are a crucial element of the whole clinical picture. 53.1% developed of LV diastolic dysfunction: 37% isovolumetric relaxation disorders and 15% pseudonormalization. The analysis of the tests carried out after a 2-year observation indicated a relation-ship between developing diastolic dysfunction of LV and the presence of type II diabetes (p = 0.01). Peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) at baseline was significantly lower in patients who developed diastolic dysfunction of LV a er 2 years (p = 0.03).

Conclusions: The predictors of LV diastolic function deterioration in a 2-year observation in this group of patients include type II diabetes and peak oxygen consumption VO2peak.