Right ventricular functional assessment by 2D multi-plane echocardiography prior to left ventricular assist device implantation.

Daniel J BowenYunus C YalcinMihai StrachinaruJackie S McGhieAnnemien E van den BoschOsama I SolimanKadir Caliskan

Published in: Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) (2021)

2D MPE was highly feasible for RV wall quantification pre-LVAD surgery, detecting differences in regional wall function. This novel method comprehensively quantifies RV wall function and could complement current pre-LVAD screening protocols.

Keyphrases

left ventricular assist device
mycobacterium tuberculosis
minimally invasive
left ventricular
heart failure
surgical site infection