(Circulation. 1996;94:52-60.)
© 1996 American Heart Association, Inc.
Articles |
the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Md.
Correspondence to David A. Kass, MD, Halsted 500, Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287. E-mail dkass@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu.
Background Dynamic diastolic pressure-volume curves measured during filling (PVRfill) in patients with idiopathic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) are often considerably shallower than would be anticipated if one assumed high chamber stiffness. We hypothesized that these curves deviate markedly from the passive end-diastolic pressure-volume relation (EDPVR) and explored the mechanisms for such a discordance.
Methods and Results We used invasive pressure-volume analysis and conductance catheter methodology to study 42 patients. Nine had HCM, and the remaining patients comprised three comparison groups: 11 with normal left ventricular (LV) function, 13 with LV hypertrophy secondary to chronic hypertension (LVH-HTN), and 9 with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). EDPVRs were recorded during balloon catheter obstruction of inferior vena cava inflow. In normal subjects, LVH-HTN patients, and DCM patients, PVRfill curves deviated only slightly from the passive EDPVR. In striking contrast, HCM patients displayed a flat PVRfill that was very different from the steep EDPVR. On reduction of preload, PVRfill relations in HCM shifted downward in parallel, with a net pressure decline at the same chamber volume of -10±4 mm Hg. This staircaselike shift was much less in the other patient groups (-2±2 mm Hg; P<.001). The unusual behavior in HCM could not be attributed directly to increased viscosity, enhanced pericardial constraint, or preload dependence of isovolumic relaxation. Regional heterogeneity of relaxation may play a role; however, we speculate that the major mechanism relates to the unique fiber and chamber architecture seen with HCM and possibly to enhanced ventricular interaction.
Conclusions Elevated LV filling pressures in HCM are not due simply to a stiff cavity but also reflect a major influence of offset pressures that vary with chamber loading. The large disparity between flat pressure-volume relations during filling and steep end-diastolic relations appears unique to HCM. This indicates that caution should be used in the interpretation of stiffness results derived from steady-state data and suggests that therapies that alter cavity geometry and/or reduce interaction may markedly influence LV diastolic pressures in HCM.
Key Words: cardiomyopathy diastole hemodynamics hypertrophy
This article has been cited by other articles:
![]() |
T S Kato, H Izawa, K Komamura, A Noda, H Asano, K Nagata, S Hashimoto, N Oda, C Kamiya, H Kanzaki, et al. Heterogeneity of regional systolic function detected by tissue Doppler imaging is linked to impaired global left ventricular relaxation in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Heart, October 1, 2008; 94(10): 1302 - 1306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
W. Zhang and S. J. Kovacs The diastatic pressure-volume relationship is not the same as the end-diastolic pressure-volume relationship Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, June 1, 2008; 294(6): H2750 - H2760. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
L. van Heerebeek, N. Hamdani, M. L. Handoko, I. Falcao-Pires, R. J. Musters, K. Kupreishvili, A. J.J. Ijsselmuiden, C. G. Schalkwijk, J. G.F. Bronzwaer, M. Diamant, et al. Diastolic Stiffness of the Failing Diabetic Heart: Importance of Fibrosis, Advanced Glycation End Products, and Myocyte Resting Tension Circulation, January 1, 2008; 117(1): 43 - 51. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
H. Rakowski and S. Carasso Quantifying Diastolic Function in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: The Ongoing Search for the Holy Grail Circulation, December 4, 2007; 116(23): 2662 - 2665. [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
W. A. Jaber, C. S. P. Lam, D. M. Meyer, and M. M. Redfield Revisiting methods for assessing and comparing left ventricular diastolic stiffness: impact of relaxation, external forces, hypertrophy, and comparators Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, November 1, 2007; 293(5): H2738 - H2746. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
I. Barac, S. Upadya, R. Pilchik, G. Winson, M. Passick, F. A. Chaudhry, and M. V. Sherrid Effect of Obstruction on Longitudinal Left Ventricular Shortening in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., March 20, 2007; 49(11): 1203 - 1211. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
S. Klotz, I. Hay, M. L. Dickstein, G.-H. Yi, J. Wang, M. S. Maurer, D. A. Kass, and D. Burkhoff Single-beat estimation of end-diastolic pressure-volume relationship: a novel method with potential for noninvasive application Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, July 1, 2006; 291(1): H403 - H412. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
J. N. Cook, A. E. DeVan, J. L. Schleifer, M. M. Anton, M. Y. Cortez-Cooper, and H. Tanaka Arterial compliance of rowers: implications for combined aerobic and strength training on arterial elasticity Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, April 1, 2006; 290(4): H1596 - H1600. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
D. Westermann, B. C. Knollmann, P. Steendijk, S. Rutschow, A. Riad, M. Pauschinger, J. D. Potter, H.-P. Schultheiss, and C. Tschope Diltiazem treatment prevents diastolic heart failure in mice with familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Eur J Heart Fail, March 1, 2006; 8(2): 115 - 121. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
A. Borbely, J. van der Velden, Z. Papp, J. G.F. Bronzwaer, I. Edes, G. J.M. Stienen, and W. J. Paulus Cardiomyocyte Stiffness in Diastolic Heart Failure Circulation, February 15, 2005; 111(6): 774 - 781. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
M. S. Maurer, D. Spevack, D. Burkhoff, and I. Kronzon Diastolic dysfunction: Can it be diagnosed by Doppler echocardiography? J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., October 19, 2004; 44(8): 1543 - 1549. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
P. Palka, A. Lange, J. Atherton, W. J. Stafford, and D. J. Burstow Biventricular diastolic behaviour in patients with hypertrophic and hereditary hemochromatosis cardiomyopathies Eur J Echocardiogr, October 1, 2004; 5(5): 356 - 366. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
D. A. Kass, J. G.F. Bronzwaer, and W. J. Paulus What Mechanisms Underlie Diastolic Dysfunction in Heart Failure? Circ. Res., June 25, 2004; 94(12): 1533 - 1542. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
M. R. Zile, C. F. Baicu, and W. H. Gaasch Diastolic Heart Failure -- Abnormalities in Active Relaxation and Passive Stiffness of the Left Ventricle N. Engl. J. Med., May 6, 2004; 350(19): 1953 - 1959. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
S. Isobe, H. Izawa, Y. Takeichi, M. Nonokawa, M. Nanasato, A. Ando, K. Kato, M. Ikeda, T. Murohara, and M. Yokota Relationship Between Exercise-Induced Myocardial Ischemia and Reduced Left Ventricular Distensibility in Patients with Nonobstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy J. Nucl. Med., November 1, 2003; 44(11): 1717 - 1724. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
Y Matsumura, P M Elliott, M S Virdee, P Sorajja, Y Doi, and W J McKenna Left ventricular diastolic function assessed using Doppler tissue imaging in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: relation to symptoms and exercise capacity Heart, March 1, 2002; 87(3): 247 - 251. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
S. A. Eucker, J. Lisauskas, M. R. Courtois, and S. J. Kovacs Analysis of left ventricular hemodynamics in physiological hyperspace J Appl Physiol, January 1, 2002; 92(1): 323 - 330. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
H. Senzaki, C.-H. Chen, S. Masutani, M. Taketazu, J. Kobayashi, T. Kobayashi, N. Sasaki, H. Asano, S. Kyo, and Y. Yokote Assessment of cardiovascular dynamics by pressure-area relations in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg., September 1, 2001; 122(3): 535 - 547. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
J. C. Lin, D. L. Fisher, M. F. Szwerc, and J. A. Magovern Evaluation of graft patency during minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting with Doppler flow analysis Ann. Thorac. Surg., October 1, 2000; 70(4): 1350 - 1354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
J. Shirani, R. Pick, W. C. Roberts, and B. J. Maron Morphology and significance of the left ventricular collagen network in young patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and sudden cardiac death J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., January 1, 2000; 35(1): 36 - 44. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
H. Senzaki, B. Fetics, C.-H. Chen, and D. A. Kass Comparison of ventricular pressure relaxation assessments in human heart failure: Quantitative influence on load and drug sensitivity analysis J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., November 1, 1999; 34(5): 1529 - 1536. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
D. R Watson and S. B Duff The clinical and financial impact of port-access coronary revascularization Eur. J. Cardiothorac. Surg., September 1, 1999; 16(suppl_1): S103 - S106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
A. C. Galloway, R. J. Shemin, D. D. Glower, J. H. Boyer Jr, M. A. Groh, R. E. Kuntz, T. A. Burdon, G. H. Ribakove, B. A. Reitz, and S. B. Colvin First report of the port access international registry Ann. Thorac. Surg., January 1, 1999; 67(1): 51 - 58. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
J. A. Magovern, D. H. Benckart, R. J. Landreneau, T. Sakert, and G. J. Magovern Jr Morbidity, cost, and six-month outcome of minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting Ann. Thorac. Surg., October 1, 1998; 66(4): 1224 - 1229. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
P.-J. Ko, C.-H. Chang, P. J. Lin, J.-J. Chu, F.-C. Tsai, C. Hsueh, and M.-W. Yang Video-assisted minimal access in excision of left atrial myxoma Ann. Thorac. Surg., October 1, 1998; 66(4): 1301 - 1305. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
T. H. Spooner, P. E. Dyrud, B. K. Monson, G. E. Dixon, and L. D. Robinson Coronary artery bypass on the beating heart with the Octopus: a North American experience Ann. Thorac. Surg., September 1, 1998; 66(3): 1032 - 1035. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
H. Reichenspurner, D. H. Boehm, A. Welz, C. Schmitz, S. Wildhirt, C. Schulze, B. Meiser, A. Schutz, and B. Reichart Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting: port-access approach versus off-pump techniques Ann. Thorac. Surg., September 1, 1998; 66(3): 1036 - 1040. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
E. R. Stephenson Jr, S. Sankholkar, C. T. Ducko, and R. J. Damiano Jr Robotically assisted microsurgery for endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting Ann. Thorac. Surg., September 1, 1998; 66(3): 1064 - 1067. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
F.-C. Riess, J. Schofer, P. Kremer, A. G. Riess, H. Bergmann, S. Moshar, D. Mathey, and N. Bleese Beating heart operations including hybrid revascularization: initial experiences Ann. Thorac. Surg., September 1, 1998; 66(3): 1076 - 1081. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
T. Hirayama, K. Marumoto, H. Okayama, T. Iwata, and M. Suzuki Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation as a Cause of Potentially Lethal Ventricular Arrhythmia with Myocardial Ischemia in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report Angiology, August 1, 1998; 49(8): 653 - 657. [Abstract] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
P. H. Pak, W. L. Maughan, K. L. Baughman, R. S. Kieval, and D. A. Kass Mechanism of Acute Mechanical Benefit From VDD Pacing in Hypertrophied Heart : Similarity of Responses in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Hypertensive Heart Disease Circulation, July 21, 1998; 98(3): 242 - 248. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
G. Watanabe, T. Misaki, K. Kotoh, A. Yamashita, and K. Ueyama Bilateral Thoracoscopic Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using Internal Thoracic Arteries Ann. Thorac. Surg., June 1, 1998; 65(6): 1673 - 1675. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
P. J. Lin, C.-H. Chang, J.-J. Chu, H.-P. Liu, F.-C. Tsai, F.-C. Lin, C.-W. Chiang, and P. P. C. Tan Minimal Access Surgical Techniques in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Triple-Vessel Disease Ann. Thorac. Surg., February 1, 1998; 65(2): 407 - 412. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
H. Reichenspurner, V. Gulielmos, J. Wunderlich, M. Dangel, F. M. Wagner, M. F. Pompili, J. H. Stevens, J. Ludwig, W. G. Daniel, and S. Schuler Port-Access Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With the Use of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Cardioplegic Arrest Ann. Thorac. Surg., February 1, 1998; 65(2): 413 - 419. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
P. J. Lin, C.-H. Chang, J.-J. Chu, H.-P. Liu, F.-C. Tsai, W.-J. Su, M.-W. Yang, and P. P. C. Tan Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgical Techniques in the Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect: An Alternative Approach Ann. Thorac. Surg., January 1, 1998; 65(1): 165 - 169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
R. M. Barstad, E. Fosse, K. Vatne, K. Andersen, T.-I. Tonnessen, J. L. Svennevig, and O. R. Geiran Intraoperative Angiography in Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Ann. Thorac. Surg., December 1, 1997; 64(6): 1835 - 1839. [Abstract] [Full Text] |
||||
![]() |
L. P. Perrault, P. Menasche, J. Peynet, B. Faris, A. Bel, T. de Chaumaray, C. Gatecel, B. Touchot, G. Bloch, and J.-M. Moalic On-Pump, Beating-Heart Coronary Artery Operations in High-Risk Patients: An Acceptable Trade-off? Ann. Thorac. Surg., November 1, 1997; 64(5): 1368 - 1373. [Abstract] [Full Text] |
||||
![]() |
K. R. Gottshall, J. J. Hunter, N. Tanaka, N. Dalton, K. D. Becker, J. Ross Jr., and K. R. Chien Ras-dependent pathways induce obstructive hypertrophy in echo-selected transgenic mice PNAS, April 29, 1997; 94(9): 4710 - 4715. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
|
Circulation Home | Subscriptions | Archives | Feedback | Authors | Help | AHA Journals Home | Search Copyright © 1996 American Heart Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited. |