3-Dimensional echocardiographic evaluation of right ventricular function in pediatric sickle cell disease population

ConclusionThese findings suggest that 3D-RVEF and RV free wall strain are altered and associated to an augmentation of 3D-RV volumes, without alteration of longitudinal traditional RV parameters in this SCD population. Chronic anemia generating volume overload but also elevation of sPAP increasing RV afterload can explain these findings. This data need to be confirmed with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research