Right ventricular failure

Abstract:

Right ventricular failure preoperatively and in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting is a complication associated with a significant increase in the morbidity and mortality of patients (Crit Care Med 36:S57-65, 2008; Curr Heart Fail Rep 9:228-35, 2012). A thorough knowledge of the anatomy and the complex physiology of the normal right ventricle (RV) are crucial to advance in the diagnosis and management of this syndrome. It is important to understand when the RV is underperforming, because early intervention allows us to determine the precipitating events and to prevent further deterioration. One must review the anatomical and physiologic characteristics of the normal RV, the pathophysiology of RV failure, and the management recommendations.

Año de publicación:

2017

Keywords:

• Right ventricular failure
• Pulmonary vascular resistance
• Ventricular interdependence
• Right Ventricle
• Right ventricular dysfunction

Fuente:

scopus