I'm wondering about the interpretation of a high pulse index. I want to understand what it signifies and what possible implications it might have for my health or someone else's.
7 answers
SamuraiCourageous
Sun Oct 27 2024
When PI values are higher, it indicates a greater degree of ventricular filling.
Valentino
Sun Oct 27 2024
Higher PI values also suggest increased contractility of the heart.
HanjiArtistryCraftsmanship
Sun Oct 27 2024
PI values are commonly observed within a range of 1 to 10.
DigitalBaron
Sun Oct 27 2024
In such cases, the LVAD provides less support to the left ventricle.
Carlo
Sun Oct 27 2024
The magnitude of the PI is closely associated with the contractility provided by the heart.