Right Ventricular and Pulmonary Artery Evaluation by CMR

December 14, 2017 updated by: Egle Ereminiene, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Right Ventricular Geometry, Function, Morphology and Pulmonary Arterial Stiffness and Size Evaluation by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance

Pulmonary hypertension results in right ventricle dysfunction. Cardiac magnetic resonance derived RV ejection fraction is a prognostic value in this condition.

Right ventricular geometry, function, morphology as well as pulmonary arterial stiffness and size may be evaluated by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and could have great importance in evaluation of pulmonary hypertension prognosis and outcomes.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Pulmonary hypertension is defined as an increase in mean pulmonary artery pressure > 25 mmHg evaluated by right heart catheterisation. Over time increased pulmonary artery pressure eventually causes vascular remodelling and right ventricular dysfunction. The right and left ventricles interact sharing a common pericardial sac and interventricular septum. Frequently right ventricle dysfunction reflects clinical PH worsening.

The aim of this study was to assess the geometry, function and morphology of right ventricle and also pulmonary artery diameter and stiffness in pulmonary hypertension patients by cardiovascular magnetic resonance.

Patients are recruited from the Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas clinics Pulmonary hypertension center.

Study inclusion criteria:

  1. Patient with diagnosed pulmonary hypertension
  2. RHC, 6MWT, echocardiography, NT-pro BNP, CMR performed in one month period.
  3. Patients who signed study informed consent form.

Study exclusion criteria:

  1. Coronary and valvular heart disease
  2. Atrial fibrillation
  3. Expressed shortness of breath
  4. Claustrophobia.

Suspected number of participants - 100.

Data Analysis Statistical analyses will be performed using SPSS 22.0 package (SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA). Continuous variables will be expressed as mean +/- standard deviation, skewed variables as median (interquartile range). Chi square test will be used for qualitative parameters. For continuous variables, differences between two groups will be compared using non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test. Relation between variables will be assessed using Spearman correlation coefficient. Univariate analysis of predictors for survival will be used. In order to assess minimally false negative and minimally false positive results with greatest accuracy, the method of ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristics) curve will be used. The optimal values will be separated out the different groups (survival/non-survival) with the highest accuracy (minimal false negative and false positive). Survival curves will be established by the Kaplan-Meier estimation method. Cox regression analysis will be used to identify independent predictor of outcomes. Two-tailed probability values at p<0,05 will be considered statistically significant.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Precapillary pulmonary hypertesnion patients

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Patient with diagnosed pulmonary hypertension
  2. RHC, 6MWT, echocardiography, NT-pro BNP, CMR performed in one month period.
  3. Patients who signed study informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Coronary and valvular heart disease
  2. Atrial fibrillation
  3. Expressed shortness of breath
  4. Claustrophobia.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Right ventricle function and morphological changes in pulmonary hypertension patients during follow up
Time Frame: 2 years
Right ventricle function will be evaluated by CMR at base line and during follow up to find significant values for disease progression and prognosis
2 years
Right ventricle function and morphological changes in pulmonary hypertension patients during follow up
Time Frame: 2 years
Pulmonary artery will be evaluated by CMR at base line and during follow up to find significant values for disease progression and prognosis
2 years
Left ventricle function and mechanical changes in pulmonary hypertension patients during follow up
Time Frame: 2 years
Left ventricle function and mechanical changes will be evaluated by CMR and FT at base line and during follow up to find significant values for disease progression and prognosis
2 years
Right ventricle mechanical changes in pulmonary hypertension patients during follow up
Time Frame: 2 years
Right ventricle function and mechanical changes will be evaluated by FT at base line and during follow up to find significant values for disease progression and prognosis
2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Study Director: Lina Padervinskiene, PhD, LSMU

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2017

Study Completion (Anticipated)

November 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 6, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 14, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

December 19, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

December 19, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 14, 2017

Last Verified

December 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • no. BE-2-23

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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