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Table 4 ESE parameters and normal values

From: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing and echocardiographic exam: an useful interaction

Variables

Meaning

Normal values

Δ LVEF

Contractile reserve

> 5%

ΔGLS

Contractile reserve

> 2%

ΔSV

Contractile reserve

>  20%

Peak E/e’

Elevated LV filling pressure during stress

> 15

Peak PAPs

Maximal pulmonary systolic pressure during stress

>  60 mmHg

ΔEROA

Changes in mitral regurgitation severity during time

< 10 mm3

ΔTransmitral MPG

Changes in transmitral pressure gradient during stress

< 15 mmHg

ΔTransaortic MPG

Changes in transaortic pressure gradient during stress

<  20 mmHg

LVOT Maximal Peak Gradient

In case of LVOT obstruction it reflects pathological

< 50 mmHg – low prognostic impact

  1. LVEF Left ventricular ejection fraction, GLS Global longitudinal strain, SV Stroke volume, EROA Effective regurgitant orifice area, MPG Mean pressure gradient, LVOT Left ventricular output tract