Table 2 Additive prognostic value of stress echo in patients with intermediate values of VO2max (10–14 ml/Kg/min).
Risk | Low (5–10% year) | High (≥ 25–30% year) |
|---|---|---|
Exercise capacity | ≥ 8–10 min | <8 min |
Contractile reserve | yes | no |
Pulmonary hypertension | <45 mmHg | >45 mmHg |
Right ventricular dysfunction | no | yes |
Mitral regurgitation | ↓ or = | ↑↑ |