Role of echocardiography in the assessment of right ventricular function in the pediatric population. Issue 5 (2nd May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kamra, Komal; Punn, Rajesh
• Is Part Of: Paediatric anaesthesia. Volume 29:Issue 5(2019:May)
• Page Start: 530
• Page End: 538
• Publication Date: 2019-05-02
• Subjects: adolescent -- age groups -- anesthesia -- child -- echocardiography -- heart ventricles -- infant; Pediatric anesthesia -- Periodicals; 617.96798
• DOI: 10.1111/pan.13641
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1155-5645

Abstract

Abstract: This review article summarizes the use of echocardiography in the evaluation of the right ventricle with special emphasis on pediatric patients. After reading this article, anesthesiologists will develop a better understanding of the anatomy and echocardiographic parameters for hemodynamic and functional assessment of the right ventricle. This knowledge will assist with the perioperative management of patients with cardiopulmonary disorder.