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The Relationship Between H2FPEF Score and Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon
Caner Türkoğlu1, Taner Şeker2, Ömer Genç3
1Department of Cardiology, Malatya Training and Research Hospital, Malatya, Turkey.
Summary
The H2FPEF score, a predictor of diastolic dysfunction, is independently associated with coronary slow flow phenomenon. This finding aids in identifying patients with suspected ischemic heart disease.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Physiology
Background:
- Diastolic dysfunction is crucial in coronary slow flow phenomenon and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
- The H2FPEF score can predict diastolic dysfunction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between the H2FPEF score and coronary slow flow phenomenon.
- To evaluate the predictive value of the H2FPEF score in patients with suspected stable ischemic heart disease.
Main Methods:
- A study of 228 individuals undergoing coronary angiography.
- Classification of subjects into coronary normal flow (n=112) and coronary slow flow (n=116) groups.
- Calculation of the H2FPEF score for all participants.
Main Results:
- Coronary slow flow subjects were more likely to be male and have higher BMI.
- The H2FPEF score was significantly higher in the coronary slow flow group (P < .001).
- H2FPEF score, male gender, smoking, and total cholesterol independently predicted coronary slow flow.
Conclusions:
- The H2FPEF score is independently associated with coronary slow flow pattern.
- The H2FPEF score is a valuable tool for assessing diastolic dysfunction in suspected ischemic heart disease.
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