Echocardiographic assessment of the tricuspid and pulmonary valves: a practical guideline from the British Society of Echocardiography.

ABSTRACT: Transthoracic echocardiography is the first-line imaging modality in the assessment of right-sided valve disease. The principle objectives of the echocardiographic study are to determine the aetiology, mechanism and severity of valvular dysfunction, as well as consequences on right heart remodelling and estimations of pulmonary artery pressure. Echocardiographic data must be integrated with symptoms, to inform optimal timing and technique of interventions. The most common tricuspid valve abnormality is regurgitation secondary to annular dilatation in the context of atrial fibrillation or left-sided heart disease. Significant pulmonary valve disease is most commonly seen in congenital heart abnormalities. The aetiology and mechanism of tricuspid and pulmonary valve disease can usually be id

SUBMITTER: Zaidi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8052586 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature