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Morphological and Functional Assessment of the Right Ventricle Using 3D Echocardiography
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22nd Annual Feigenbaum Lecture: Right Heart, Right Now: The Role of Three-Dimensional Echocardiography

Denisa Muraru1

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, San Luca Hospital, Milan, Italy; Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.

Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : Official Publication of the American Society of Echocardiography
|June 1, 2022
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Three-dimensional echocardiography provides a complete view of the right heart, improving understanding of its diseases. This review covers advancements and future needs for this crucial ultrasound imaging technique.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Echocardiography
  • Cardiac Ultrasound

Background:

  • The right heart's complexity challenges traditional imaging methods.
  • Three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) offers unique insights into right heart anatomy and function.
  • Numerous studies demonstrate the clinical value of 3DE in right heart disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the significance of 3DE for precise right heart evaluation.
  • To review recent technological and methodological developments in 3DE for the right heart.
  • To outline future research directions and clinical needs in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies utilizing 3DE for right heart assessment.
  • Analysis of recent advancements in 3DE technology and software.
  • Synthesis of findings to identify current limitations and future opportunities.

Main Results:

  • 3DE enables a comprehensive, multi-dimensional assessment of right heart structures.
  • Recent developments have enhanced image acquisition, processing, and quantification for the right heart.
  • Established benefits of 3DE in diagnosing and managing various right heart pathologies.

Conclusions:

  • 3DE is indispensable for accurate right heart evaluation and patient care.
  • Continued innovation in 3DE technology is crucial for advancing right heart imaging.
  • Further research is needed to fully integrate 3DE into routine clinical practice for right heart conditions.

Keywords:
Atrial fibrillationRight ventricleRight ventricular ejection fractionRight ventricular functionTricuspid regurgitationTricuspid valve

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