The prognostic significance of the right ventricle (RV) has recently been recognised in
several conditions, primarily those involving the left ventricle, the lungs and their vascular …

Right ventricular (RV) failure is a complex problem with poor outcomes. Diagnosis requires
a high degree of clinical suspicion, because many of the signs and symptoms of this …

Acute right ventricular (RV) failure is a complex clinical syndrome that results from many
causes. Research efforts have disproportionately focused on the failing left ventricle, but …

There is increasing recognition of the crucial role of the right ventricle (RV) in determining
functional status and prognosis in multiple conditions. The normal RV is anatomically and …

Decompensated right ventricular (RV) failure is becoming increasingly common as the
prevalence of predisposing conditions grows. Advances in diagnosis and management …

Right ventricular failure may be defined as the inability of the right ventricle of the heart to
provide adequate blood flow through the pulmonary circulation at a normal central venous …

Historically, the right heart was viewed as less important than the left heart in the
maintenance of normal overall hemodynamic performance. However, there is now …

In the last decade, there has been renewed interest in the study of the right ventricle. It is
now well established that right ventricular function is a strong predictor of mortality, not only …

The results of an electronic search of the literature of the last three decades underscore the
lack of attention paid to right ventricular form and function, publications concerning the left …

Acute failure of the right ventricle is a common challenge in the intensive care unit that is
associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Although often a complication of left …