Relationship between right and left ventricular function in candidates for implantable cardioverter defibrillator with low left ventricular ejection fraction

Conclusions Among patients being considered for an ICD, there is a positive but moderate correlation between LVEF and RVEF. A considerable proportion of patients who qualify for an ICD based on low LVEF have preserved RVEF, and vice versa.
Source: Journal of Arrhythmia - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research