Ventricular-arterial Coupling: Advances and Current Perspectives in Cardiovascular Research

Bauyrzhan Toktarbay 1, Aizhan Zhankorazova 1, Zaukiya Khamitova 1, Dinara Jumadilova 1, Alessandro Salustri 1 *
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1 Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana, Kazakhstan
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J CLIN MED KAZ, In press. https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/15569
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Author Contributions: Writing – original draft preparation, BT; project administration, AZ; data curation, ZK; investigation, DJ; Conceptualization, writing – review and editing, funding acquisition, AS. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

ABSTRACT

The concept of ventricular-arterial coupling (VAC) was first introduced in the early 1980s to quantify the relationship between left ventricular contractility and arterial load. The mathematical formulation of VAC, expressed as the ratio of arterial elastance to ventricular elastance, has since then been refined with adjustments to allow for non-invasive assessment. By the early 2000s, advancements in echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance and arterial tonometry provided non-invasive alternatives to the traditional invasive method of cardiac catheterization, broadening the clinical application of VAC. Emerging technologies, such as machine learning and computational models, have further enhanced the precision and personalization of VAC, with potential applications in heart failure, hypertension and other clinical scenarios.
This review describes the physiological basis and the historical development of VAC, highlights the non-invasive assessment techniques, and discusses the potential for personalized treatment based on VAC insights. Machine learning models trained on large datasets from non-invasive imaging modalities may open new avenues in predicting individual patient responses to therapies. However, lack of standardized protocols across imaging modalities represents a challenge, making the call for standardization critical for consistent clinical application. This review underscores the need for harmonized methodologies to better utilize VAC in personalized medicine, aiming to improve cardiovascular outcomes through tailored therapies.
Keywords: Ventriculo-arterial coupling, ventricular elastance, arterial elastance.

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Toktarbay B, Zhankorazova A, Khamitova Z, Jumadilova D, Salustri A. Ventricular-arterial Coupling: Advances and Current Perspectives in Cardiovascular Research. J Clin Med Kaz. 2024. https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/15569

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