Right ventricular myocardial stiffness and relaxation components by kinematic model-based analysis
1Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics and community medicine, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan.
The Journal of Medical Investigation : JMI
|May 8, 2020
Summary
The right ventricle (RV), once overlooked, is crucial in cardiac disease. This review defines and details methods for measuring global RV diastolic function, highlighting kinematic models for assessment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Physiology
Background:
- The right ventricle (RV) is increasingly recognized for its critical role in various cardiac diseases.
- RV function assessment is vital for risk stratification and intervention algorithms.
- Diastolic function is essential for proper ventricular filling and stroke volume.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define global right ventricular (RV) diastolic function.
- To outline methods for measuring RV diastolic function.
- To present the validation of kinematic model parameters for RV diastolic function assessment.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on RV diastolic function.
- Explanation of measurement techniques for RV diastolic function.
- Discussion on the validation of kinematic parameters.
Main Results:
- Kinematic model parameters have been validated for assessing RV diastolic function.
- This validation supports improved diagnostic capabilities for RV diastolic dysfunction.
Conclusions:
- Global RV diastolic function is a key parameter in cardiovascular assessment.
- Kinematic models offer a validated approach to measuring RV diastolic function.
- Accurate RV diastolic function assessment improves patient management in cardiac diseases.
