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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 341-351 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 8 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 3-dimensional echocardiography
- cardiothoracic anesthesia
- perioperative
- right ventricle
- transesophageal echocardiography
- ultrasound imaging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine