05 May 2026 : Original article
Association of Pre-Transplant Stress Echocardiography Findings in 354 Kidney Transplant Recipients With Posttransplant Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Spencer H. Hobbs ABEF 1, Ava R. DeLonais-Parker ABEF 1, Barbara C. Okeke AE 2, Rushda F. Mansuri C 3, Krista L. Lentine DE 4, Mina M. Benjamin
ADE 5*
DOI: 10.12659/AOT.951383
Ann Transplant 2026; 31:e951383
Table 2 Stress echocardiography parameters of 354 kidney transplant recipients, stratified by positive or negative test result.
| Variable | Total (n=354) | Negative stress (n=296) | Positive stress (n=58) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left ventricular ejection fraction | 62.7±8.0 | 63.0±7.5 | 60.7±9.5 | 0.04* |
| ECG changes, n (%) | 21 (6.1) | 0 | 21 (36.2%) | <0.001* |
| Wall motion abnormalities, n (%) | 40 (11.4) | 0 | 40 (69.0%) | <0.001* |
| Target heart rate achieved | 0.7±0.5 | 0.7±0.4 | 0.6±0.5 | 0.07 |
| Peak heart rate | 142±23 | 143±23 | 138±18 | 0.11 |
| Abnormal blood pressure response, n (%) | 113 (34.9) | 86 (29.1%) | 27 (46.6%) | 0.004* |
| Systolic blood pressure (rest) | 145.0±74 | 145.4±81 | 143.1±26 | 0.83 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (rest) | 81.8±13.8 | 81.8±13.4 | 82.0±15.6 | 0.91 |
| Systolic blood pressure (peak) | 172.7±38 | 170.8±38 | 182.9±36.8 | 0.02* |
| Diastolic blood pressure (peak) | 88.0±24.8 | 87.0±24.4 | 92.8±26.6 | 0.11 |