The Challenge of Echocardiography in the Accurate Assessment of the Right Ventricle and Pulmonary Insufficiency
The current recognition of the importance of the right ventricle (RV) role in the evolution and prognosis of various cardiovascular conditions is indisputable and the proper assessment of its dimension and function has a direct impact on clinical management.
Pulmonary insufficiency (PI) is common after tetralogy of Fallot repair (POTF) and approach of congenital heart disease with pulmonary obstruction, being is an important determinant of outcome due to its consequences, causing RV dilation and dysfunction, exercise intolerance, increased risk of arrhythmias and sudden death.
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