Early recovery of tricuspid annular isovolumic acceleration after mitral valve surgery – an observational study

Conclusion Persistent, significant depression of longitudinal markers of RV function despite functional improvement (discharge from hospital) make it difficult to assess recovery during the early perioperative period. Isovolumic acceleration, a load-independent measure of contractility, might be a more reliable measure of early recovery in RV function in this patient population.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research