Coronary vein pressure as a surrogate for intra-cavity left ventricular pressure: preclinical assessment and first in-human results

Preclinical observations and measurements in heart failure patients demonstrate, for the first time, the relationship between coronary venous pressure and intra-cavity left ventricular pressure. These data support the concept that CorVP could be used as a surrogate for LVP. Further optimization of the technique would be needed for clinical applications.