[In the light of current knowledge right ventricle]

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Cardiac Anatomy
• Physiology

Background:

• The right ventricle (RV) is anatomically and structurally distinct from the left ventricle (LV).
• Clinical assessment of the RV is challenging, leading to its historical underemphasis compared to the LV.
• Recent evidence highlights the RV's critical role in survival for patients with specific cardiac conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive review of the right ventricle.
• To consolidate current knowledge on the RV's embryology, anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• To emphasize the necessity of detailed RV evaluation in modern clinical practice.

Main Methods:

• Review of current scientific literature.
• Analysis of advanced imaging modalities for RV assessment.
• Synthesis of data on RV function in various pathological states.

Main Results:

• The RV plays a decisive role in survival, particularly in congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, and heart failure.
• Understanding RV development, structure, and metabolism is essential for accurate diagnosis.
• RV dysfunction significantly impacts arrhythmias and overall cardiac health.

Conclusions:

• Detailed evaluation of the right ventricle is now a clinical necessity.
• Advanced imaging techniques are improving RV assessment.
• Further research into the RV's unique characteristics is warranted for improved patient outcomes.