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Morphological and Functional Assessment of the Right Ventricle Using 3D Echocardiography
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Imaging the failing right ventricle.

Peter R Mitoff1, Luc Beauchesne, Alexander J Dick

  • 1Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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This review covers noninvasive imaging techniques for assessing right ventricular function and failure. Understanding these modalities is crucial for diagnosing and managing right ventricular failure (RVF).

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Right ventricular failure (RVF) impacts patient outcomes.
  • Accurate assessment of right ventricular morphology and function is essential for management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review noninvasive imaging modalities for the right ventricle.
  • To provide an approach for investigating suspected RVF.
  • To highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each imaging technique.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current noninvasive imaging techniques.
  • Discussion of two-dimensional echocardiography.
  • Evaluation of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR).
  • Assessment of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT).
  • Consideration of radionuclide ventriculography (RNV) and PET.

Main Results:

  • Advancements in imaging improve understanding of right ventricular adaptation to overload.
  • Improved techniques allow for better prognostication in RVF patients.
  • Newer modalities offer enhanced insights into right ventricular function.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of imaging modalities is needed as therapies for RVF evolve.
  • This review guides the investigation of patients with suspected RVF.
  • The strengths and limitations of each imaging method are detailed.