Prediction of right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation in patients with heart failure: a meta-analysis comparing echocardiographic parameters.

The tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion could be a reliable parameter in RVF prediction. The right ventricular fractional area change and global longitudinal strain are likely to be stronger predictors of RVF after LVAD implantation. Prospective studies should be carried out to confirm this observation.