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About this study

The purpose is to study the correlation of right ventricular strain by tissue Doppler and Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (TAPSE) in patients without a tricuspid regurgitation jet with the presence and severity of pulmonary artery hypertension diagnosed by right heart catheterization. The primary aim is to determine the correlation of other echocardiographic, laboratory and clinical findings in patients without a tricuspid regurgitation jet with the presence and severity of pulmonary artery hypertension diagnosed by right heart catheterization. As such, one goal is to potentially create a predictive score with adequate sensitivity to determine which patients without a tricuspid regurgitation jet should have a confirmatory right heart catheterization based on other clinical and echocardiographic findings. Secondary aims include the a determination frequency of an absent tricuspid regurgitation jet by echocardiography in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension in a single center PH Clinic.  

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Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

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