Update on Perioperative Right Heart Assessment Using Transesophageal Echocardiography. (December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bartels, Karsten; Karhausen, Jörn; Sullivan, Breandan L.; Mackensen, G. Burkhard
• Is Part Of: Seminars in cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia. Volume 18:Number 4(2014:Dec.)
• Page Start: 341
• Page End: 351
• Publication Date: 2014-12
• Subjects: transesophageal echocardiography -- 3-dimensional echocardiography -- right ventricle -- perioperative -- cardiothoracic anesthesia -- ultrasound imaging; Cardiovascular system -- Surgery -- Methods -- Periodicals; Chest -- Surgery -- Methods -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Anesthetics -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Anesthetics -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures -- methods -- Periodicals; Thoracic Surgical Procedures -- methods -- Periodicals; 617.96
• DOI: 10.1177/1089253214522326
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1089-2532

Abstract

Purpose of the review . This review aims to summarize recent findings relevant for perioperative 2- and 3-dimensional imaging of the right heart with transesophageal echocardiography. Special attention is given to developments that are likely to affect future approaches for prevention and therapy of perioperative right heart failure. Recent findings . Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography techniques are becoming more common for the evaluation of anatomy, volumes, and functional indices. Summary . Right heart failure continues to contribute to morbidity and mortality in the context of cardiothoracic surgery. The advent and widespread clinical use of innovative tools permitting more accurate echocardiographic assessment of the right heart will open the door to renewed interest in novel therapeutic strategies.