Assess RV-pulmonary arterial coupling using Ees/Ea elastance ratio. Ratio < 0.8 indicates uncoupling and poor prognosis.
Assess RV-pulmonary arterial coupling using Ees/Ea elastance ratio. Ratio < 0.8 indicates uncoupling and poor prognosis
Each component has a specific meaning:
Note: Interpret the rv-pa coupling result against the thresholds and context described above.
Enter the Ees/Ea elastance ratio for the scenario you are assessing. Assess RV-pulmonary arterial coupling using Ees/Ea elastance ratio. Ratio < 0.8 indicates uncoupling and poor prognosis. Use the rv-pa coupling result to inform your calculation.