Study of Pulmonary Vascular Disease Effects in Adults Undergoing Valve Procedures for Heart Disease

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying pulmonary vascular disease in patients with left-sided valvular heart disease who are undergoing aortic or mitral valve interventions. The study focuses on understanding pulmonary vascular resistance subtypes and identifying patterns that may predict improvements in tricuspid regurgitation and right ventricular function. This observational research aims to provide insights into heart function changes after valve procedures. Participants will undergo echocardiograms during their regularly scheduled right heart catheterizations as part of the study procedures. The study observes patients receiving aortic, mitral, or tricuspid valve interventions, without assigning specific treatments. The main focus is on measuring heart valve and right heart function over time, especially before and after valve procedures. Participants will be followed for up to 12 months, with evaluations including measurements of tricuspid regurgitation and right ventricular function at baseline and 12 months. Additional assessments include hospitalizations, deaths, quality of life questionnaires, right atrial area changes, and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion. The study involves routine clinical assessments and imaging to monitor heart function and outcomes over time.

A Study Of Clinical Implications Of Pulmonary Vascular Disease In Valvular Heart Disease