Is MRI the Preferred Method for Evaluating Right Ventricular Size and Function in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease? MRI Is the Preferred Method for Evaluating Right Ventricular Size and Function in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease

Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 190 - 197
Published: Jan 1, 2014
Abstract
In contrast to adult patients with acquired heart disease, abnormalities of the right ventricle (RV) are ubiquitous in children and adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). The RV is exposed to volume overload in shunt lesions (eg, atrial septal defect, anomalous pulmonary venous connections), as well as congenital or acquired tricuspid and pulmonary valve regurgitation. RV pressure overload characterizes numerous congenital anomalies,...
Paper Details
Title
Is MRI the Preferred Method for Evaluating Right Ventricular Size and Function in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease? MRI Is the Preferred Method for Evaluating Right Ventricular Size and Function in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease
Published Date
Jan 1, 2014
Volume
7
Issue
1
Pages
190 - 197
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