Not long ago the right ventricle (RV) was considered an ''unnecessary''part of the normal
circulation. While factually correct—ablation or replacement of the RV free wall can be well …

The right ventricle (RV) provides sustained low-pressure perfusion of the pulmonary
vasculature, but is sensitive to changes in loading conditions and intrinsic contractility …

The functions of the left and right ventricles are intimately linked. The right ventricle (RV) has
transverse muscle fibres in its free wall and also shares oblique fibres in the interventricular …

The importance of right ventricular (RV) function in cardiovascular disease and cardiac
surgery has been recognized for several years. RV dysfunction has been shown to be a …

Assessment of right ventricular (RV) function is crucial for the evaluation of the dyspnoeic
patient and/or with systemic venous congestion and provides powerful prognostic insights. It …

RV function may be impaired either by primary right sided heart disease, or secondary to left
sided cardiomyopathy or valvar heart disease. 2 In addition, it should be considered that RV …

The right ventricle (RV) because of its low-pressure working conditions and complex
geometry stands in stark contrast to the left ventricle (LV). Thus, under normal baseline …

The importance of right ventricular (RV) function in cardiovascular disease and cardiac
surgery has been recognized for several years. RV dysfunction has been shown to be a …

The right ventricle has unique structural and functional characteristics. It is now well
recognized that the so‐called forgotten ventricle is a key player in cardiovascular …

Aims Right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) is an important determinant of functional status and
survival in various diseases states. Data are sparse on the epidemiology and outcome of …