Invasive LV Pressure and CAD Evaluation

A total of 42 patients, who underwent LV catheterization for coronary angiography, were prospectively included. The invasive LV pressure was recorded. The LV dp/dt min, tau and LVEDP were averaged over 3–6 cardiac cycles. An LVEDP value of > 16 mmHg was defined as an elevated LV filling pressure [23 (link)]. The invasive values were measured by two researchers, who were blinded to the results of the MW measurements. All patients underwent coronary angiography with multiple projections. CAD was defined when the lumen was stenotic for more than 50% in one or more major epicardial coronary arteries [24 (link)].