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Perioperative right heart failure: etiology and pathophysiology
Cardiovascular Clinics
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Right ventricular dysfunction after cardiac surgery is understudied. Recognizing and addressing perioperative factors is crucial for reducing patient morbidity and mortality from this preventable complication.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Extensive literature exists on right ventricular compromise in spontaneous myocardial infarction.
- Limited information is available on disproportionate right ventricular dysfunction following cardiac operations and its recovery.
- Understanding this issue is critical for developing effective support strategies.