Abstract
In this study, isovolumetric relaxation time (IVRT) flow velocities recorded by pulsed Doppler were induced or augmented in nine patients (aged 60 ± 20 years) with permanent pacemakers. Six subjects had evidence of IVRT flow (≥ 0.2 m/sec) during native rhythm, only three of whom exhibited cavity obliteration. Mean ± SD left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction and end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes were 60% ± 5%, 104 ± 50 mL, and 39 ± 27 mL, respectively. IVRT flows were induced or augmented (P < 0.003) in all patients during paced ectopic stimulation of the right ventricle and during pacing combined with sublingual nitroglycerin (NTG; 0.4 mg). However, IVRT flows were not significantly increased with NTG alone. IVRT flow duration was prolonged > 50% by pacing (P < 0.05). These data suggest that IVRT flows may be present in patients without cavity obliteration and may be accentuated by asynchronous LV relaxation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-63 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Echocardiography |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1996 |
Keywords
- Diastole
- Isovolumetric relaxation
- Nitroglycerin
- Pacing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine