Right-sided pulsus alternans in diastolic left ventricular dysfunction

Authors
Ilia, R Abu-Ful, A Weinstein, JM Merkin, M
Citation
R. Ilia et al., Right-sided pulsus alternans in diastolic left ventricular dysfunction, CATHET C IN, 47(3), 1999, pp. 336-339
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
336 - 339
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(199907)47:3<336:RPAIDL>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Pulsus alternans is usually found in patients with reduced systolic ventric ular function. We describe a patient with shortness of breath, hypertension , and left ventricular hypertrophy, but with normal left and right systolic function. Pulsus alternans was demonstrated in the pulmonary wedge positio n, pulmonary artery, and right ventricle, but not in the aorta or left vent ricle. Cathet. Cardiovasc. Intervent 47:336-339, 1999. (C) 1999 Wiley-Liss, Inc.