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Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography

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Cardiac imaging studies encompass a wide range of noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques designed to visualize the heart's structure and function in detail. One such technique is echocardiography, which uses high-frequency ultrasound waves to produce detailed images of the heart, known as echocardiograms.
Indications: Echocardiography is utilized to diagnose heart failure, valve disorders, and myocardial infarction. It also assesses cardiac structures' size, shape, and motion,...

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Assessment of Right Ventricular Structure and Function in Mouse Model of Pulmonary Artery Constriction by Transthoracic Echocardiography

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Assessing Right Ventricular Function in the Perioperative Setting, Part I: Echo-Based Measurements.

Michael Vandenheuvel¹, Stefaan Bouchez², Jakob Labus³

¹Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium.

Anesthesiology Clinics

|May 10, 2025

Summary

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Assessing right ventricular (RV) function is crucial for predicting patient outcomes, especially after cardiac surgery. Accurate evaluation of RV function aids in managing high mortality risks associated with RV failure in perioperative care.

Keywords:

Critically ill patients Echocardiography Perioperative assessment Ventricular function and failure

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Anesthesiology
Critical Care Medicine

Background:

The right ventricle (RV) is increasingly recognized for its critical role in perioperative morbidity and mortality.
Right ventricular failure carries a significant risk of high in-hospital mortality, necessitating precise functional assessment.
Perioperative conditions, including ventilation, anesthesia, and extracorporeal circulation, dynamically impact RV function.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the growing importance of right ventricular function assessment in perioperative settings.
To emphasize the prognostic value of RV function in cardiac surgery patients.
To discuss methodologies for evaluating RV function in dynamic perioperative environments.

Main Methods:

Echocardiographic evaluation of RV function, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Specific quantitative measures discussed include tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) and fractional area change (FAC).
Advanced techniques such as myocardial strain imaging are explored for comprehensive RV assessment.

Main Results:

Right ventricular function is a key predictor of adverse outcomes in perioperative cardiac patients.
Accurate assessment of RV function is vital for identifying patients at risk of right ventricular failure.
Understanding RV pathophysiology is essential for timely diagnosis and effective management strategies.

Conclusions:

Comprehensive assessment of right ventricular function is paramount in perioperative care, particularly for cardiac surgery.
Echocardiography provides essential tools for evaluating RV function, guiding clinical decisions.
Effective management of perioperative RV dysfunction can mitigate morbidity and mortality risks.