Health Condition 1: null- COPD with Pulmonary Artery Hypertension
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Severe to very severe COPD patients (as per GOLD criteria) with systolic pulmonary artery hypertension (sPAP) >= 30 mm Hg. Ability to perform symptom limited cycle ergometer cardiopulmonary test.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute MI (3-5 days) or cardiac disorders Unstable angina History of acute viral myocarditis Syncope Uncontrolled asthma Uncontrolled heart failure Room air desaturation at rest (85%)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| in cardiopulmonary exercise testing 1.Maximum oxygen uptake(VO2 max) 2.Oxygen pulse (VO2/ HR) 3.VD/VT 4.PETCO2â?¨ 1. Systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP) 2. Right atrial pressure (RAP) Timepoint: one time | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| In Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) 1. VO2 @ AT 2.Peak RER 3.Peak VE 4. Heart rate recovery (HRR) 5. VE/VCO2 6.Desaturation (%)Timepoint: one time | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Jamia Millia Islamia