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Video Commentary- 2 IMAGING THE RIGHT VENTRICLE • Conventional two-dimensional acoustic windows required for optimal evaluation of the right heart on TEE. • Echocardiographic parameters required in routine and directed echocardiographic studies, and the views to obtain these parameters are described in this video. • It helps the listener Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each measure or technique used on the RV. • It explains the clinical and prognostic significance of right ventricular assessment on TEE. assessment remains • Right Ventricle challenging, echocardiography offers useful information on RV size, shape, and function which are described in detail in this video. • Advances in 3D echocardiography may further improve the assessment of the complex RV. lead to better • Congenital defects quantification of RV size and function and find good detailing in the commentary. • A comprehensive assessment of RV function may improve risk stratification and lead to early management of RV failure and the video describes these in detail.
POONAM MALHOTRA JITIN NARULA USHA KIRAN
Full video Commentary available at: www.annals.in Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Anaesthesiologists
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Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia | Jan-Mar-2015 | Vol 18 | Issue 1
Video Commentary- 2 IMAGING THE RIGHT VENTRICLE • Conventional two-dimensional acoustic windows required for optimal evaluation of the right heart on TEE. • Echocardiographic parameters required in routine and directed echocardiographic studies, and the views to obtain these parameters are described in this video. • It helps the listener Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each measure or technique used on the RV. • It explains the clinical and prognostic significance of right ventricular assessment on TEE. assessment remains • Right Ventricle challenging, echocardiography offers useful information on RV size, shape, and function which are described in detail in this video. • Advances in 3D echocardiography may further improve the assessment of the complex RV. lead to better • Congenital defects quantification of RV size and function and find good detailing in the commentary. • A comprehensive assessment of RV function may improve risk stratification and lead to early management of RV failure and the video describes these in detail.
POONAM MALHOTRA JITIN NARULA USHA KIRAN
Full video Commentary available at: www.annals.in Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Anaesthesiologists
116
Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia | Jan-Mar-2015 | Vol 18 | Issue 1
