Right ventricle and pulmonary artery Normal interval Mildly abnormal Moderately abnormal Severely abnormal RV DIMENSIONS Basal RV diameter (RVD 1), cm 2.0–2.8…

…is an important clinical clue. Haemodynamic severity The presentation may range from mild right ventricular impairment to cardiogenic shock. Patients with hypotension, marked low output…

…is by definition 120 ms or longer. ECG criteria for right bundle branch block (RBBB) QRS duration ≥0,12 seconds. Leads V1 V2: The QRS…

…Moderate right ventricular hypertrophy may not alter the ECG significantly. The ECG is particularly helpful in RVH because echocardiography is less sensitive with respect to…

…the presence of right ventricular load, a variety of echocardiographic parameters are used. Examination of the right ventricle with echocardiography The right ventricle is relatively…

…cells mechanically and electrically. Most mutations are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, with variable penetrance and expressivity. Recessive forms exist, although they are rare…

…m2 22 ± 6 29–33 34–39 40 22 ± 6 29–33 34–39 40 ​BSA, Body surface area; LA, left atrial; RA, right atrial.

…sensitivity but high specificity with respect to detecting atrial enlargement. Left atrial enlargement is also referred to as P mitrale , and right atrial enlargement is…

…It should be noted that imaging of the right ventricle requires an experienced echocardiographer. Three dimensional (3D) echocardiography should be considered in laboratories with expertise…

…dilatation Biventricular hypertrophy Simultaneous hypertrophy of the left and right ventricle is rather common. The ECG has low sensitivity with respect to detecting biventricular hypertrophy…