RV function or right ventricular function is important for providing adequate pulmonary perfusion pressure under all circulatory loading conditions. Failure in RV function is caused due to left-sided heart failure, high blood pressure in the lungs, heart valve disorders, etc.
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What is the relationship between TAPSE and S' velocity?
Query: Hello doctor,I recently had an echo, and my TAPSE was only 1.8 cm. My RV S' velocity was 16 cm. They said the right ventricle was normal in systolic function and size. I read online that a TAPSE of less than 2 cm is abnormal. I am concerned about the value. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Different sources give different values. But a value of 18 is normal. Read Full »
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