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Role of echocardiography in the assessment of right ventricular function in the pediatric population

Komal Kamra1, Rajesh Punn2

  • 1Department of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California.

Paediatric Anaesthesia
|April 2, 2019
PubMed

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This review details echocardiography for assessing the right ventricle, particularly in pediatric cases. Anesthesiologists will gain insights into right ventricular function and hemodynamics for improved perioperative care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • The right ventricle (RV) plays a critical role in cardiopulmonary function.
  • Accurate RV assessment is crucial for managing various cardiac conditions, especially in children.
  • Echocardiography is a widely accessible and versatile imaging modality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of echocardiographic techniques for evaluating the pediatric right ventricle.
  • To elucidate key echocardiographic parameters for assessing RV anatomy, hemodynamics, and function.
  • To enhance anesthesiologists' understanding for improved perioperative management.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature on echocardiography and the right ventricle.
  • Focus on pediatric echocardiographic studies and guidelines.
  • Analysis of anatomical and functional echocardiographic parameters.

Main Results:

  • Echocardiography offers detailed insights into right ventricular structure and contractility.
  • Specific parameters allow for quantitative assessment of RV pressure and volume.
  • Understanding these parameters is vital for diagnosing and managing RV dysfunction.

Conclusions:

  • Echocardiography is indispensable for the comprehensive evaluation of the pediatric right ventricle.
  • This knowledge empowers anesthesiologists to optimize perioperative care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
  • Further application of echocardiographic principles can improve patient outcomes.

Keywords:
adolescentage groupsanesthesiachildechocardiographyheart ventriclesinfant

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