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Multivariable analysis showed that older age (&gt;60\u00a0years), left ventricular diastolic dysfunction grade 2\u20133, left atrial dilatation were independently associated with the decision to not perform an RHC, while presence of prior venous thromboembolic events or pulmonary arterial hypertension\u2010associated conditions, right atrial dilatation, and tricuspid regurgitation velocity \u22653.7\u00a0m\/s favor an RHC performance.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec xml:lang=\"en\">\n            <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p xml:lang=\"en\">Older age and echocardiographic parameters of left heart disease were independently associated with the decision to not perform an RHC, while presence of prior venous thromboembolic events or pulmonary arterial hypertension\u2010associated conditions, right atrial dilation, and severe PH on echocardiography favored an RHC performance. 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