Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
COPD often leads to cardiac complications, including right ventricular dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension (PH). This study evaluates these changes using ECG and 2D ECHO. Aim of the study was to assess cardiac abnormalities in COPD patients and investigate the correlation between ECG findings and echocardiographic parameters. A cross‐sectional study of 110 COPD patients was conducted at Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad. Key parameters such as right ventricular size, tricuspid regurgitation velocity (TRV), pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), diastolic dysfunction and pericardial effusion were analyzed using ECG and 2D ECHO. In this study of 110 COPD patients, right ventricular dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension were common findings, with a strong correlation (r=0.96) between tricuspid regurgitation velocity (TRV) and pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP). Pulmonary hypertension (PASP>30 mmHg) was prevalent and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction was present in 50.5% of patients. Pericardial effusion was observed in 30.7% of cases. While ECG detected right heart strain, 2D ECHO provided a more comprehensive assessment of cardiac dysfunction. Cardiac complications, particularly right ventricular dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension, are common in COPD. 2D ECHO is valuable in assessing these conditions, with regular cardiovascular monitoring recommended for COPD patients.
How to cite this article:
Devi Samuel Priyaranjan and R. Prathyusha Yalamachi. Evaluation of Cardiac Changes and Pulmonary Hypertension in COPD Patients: ECG and 2D ECHO Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.310.314
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.310.314