I27.0 I27.20
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Evidence of pulmonary hypertension according to current guidelines of the European Society of cardiology (ESC) therapy group: pulmonary hypertension class I and IV according to Nice-classification control group: pulmonary hypertension class II according to Nice-classification, informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: pneumothorax, severe pulmonary disease, liquorhhea, pregnancy, intolerance of ventilation therapy during run-in phase
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acute changes of pulmonary hemodynamics following a 15 minute period of non-invasive ventilation compared with data prior to therapy initiation and 15 minutes after therapy. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - changes in blood pressure during ventilation therapy - subjective well-being during ventilation therapy | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover