Acute Changes in Right Ventricular Function in Pediatric Patients with Pulmonary Valve Stenosis Undergoing Percutaneous Valvuloplasty: A Speckle-Tracking Study

Acute Changes in Right Ventricular Function in Pediatric Patients with Pulmonary Valve Stenosis Undergoing Percutaneous Valvuloplasty: A Speckle-Tracking Study

Introduction: Pulmonary valve stenosis determines multiple effects on the right ventricular dimension and function. Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty is the treatment of choice in severe pulmonary valve stenosis in patients of all ages. However, little is known regarding right ventricular function...

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Main Authors: Domenico Sirico, Giulia Spigariol, Heba Talat Mahmoud, Alessia Basso, Elena Cuppini, Martina Avesani, Jolanda Sabatino, Biagio Castaldi, Giovanni Di Salvo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
pulmonary valve stenosis
balloon valvuloplasty
right ventricle mechanics
longitudinal strain
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4344

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