Evolving Role of Three-Dimensional Echocardiography for Right Ventricle Volume Analysis in Pediatric Heart Disease: Literature Review and Clinical Applications

Accurate knowledge of right ventricle (RV) volumes and ejection fraction is fundamental to providing optimal care for pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart disease, as well as pulmonary hypertension. Traditionally, these volumes have been measured by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) because of its accuracy, reproducibility, and freedom from geometric assumptions. More recently, an increasing number of studies have described the measurement of RV volumes by three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE).

Source: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography - March 9, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alessandra M. Ferraro, David M. Harrild, Andrew J. Powell, Philip T. Levy, Gerald R. Marx Tags: Special Article Source Type: research