Moving beyond size: vorticity and energy loss are correlated with right ventricular dysfunction and exercise intolerance in repaired Tetralogy of Fallot.

Yue-Hin LokeFrancesco CapuanoVincent ClevelandJason G MandellElias BalarasLaura J Olivieri

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular magnetic resonance : official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (2021)

In rTOF patients, vorticity and energy loss dominate the RVOT compared to tricuspid inflow, correlating with RV dysfunction and exercise intolerance. These 4D flow-based measurements may be sensitive biomarkers to guide surgical management of rTOF patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
peritoneal dialysis
mycobacterium tuberculosis
heart failure
mitral valve
aortic valve
left ventricular
atrial fibrillation
patient reported outcomes