Right ventricular cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging: normal anatomy and spectrum of pathological findings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The right ventricle (RV) has been defined as the "forgotten chamber", as its role in cardiac physiopathology has long been underestimated. Nevertheless, the RV is involved in a wide range of pathological conditions and its altered function may significantly affect the patient's clinical status.

Methods

A selection of the most common cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) features in a spectrum of pathological conditions is illustrated. Although its complex morphology, thin myocardium and trabeculated apex, RV can be accurately imaged by CMR, revealing its involvement in ischaemic and non-ischaemic heart disease. CMR has emerged as the pre-eminent modality in monitoring ventricular performance in congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension and cardiomyopathie

SUBMITTER: Galea N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3609960 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature