Clinical and Surgical Management of Acute/Chronic Right Ventricle Dysfunction

Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction in cardiac surgery is often undervalued. Acute or chronic preoperative RV dysfunction is associated with a worse outcome after surgery. The ability to predict the risk of RV dysfunction and its early detection is of paramount importance. Preoperative planning on the need for mechanical support and the best medical strategies should be always discussed to achieve the best strategy. Post-operative right ventricle dysfunction should be promptly managed and the timing for mechanical support is crucial to guarantee a complete recovery.

This Research Topic will accept manuscripts within this area of research, to provide the reader with an overview of the latest evidence or new findings regarding the preoperative assessment for right ventricle dysfunction with multimodal imaging, the impact of right ventricle dysfunction on prognosis after cardiac surgery, and a particular focus on the choice and timing of mechanical support for RV dysfunction.

Analysis of previously published data, new opinions original articles, perspectives, and methods and protocols (when relevant) are encouraged for submission

Keywords: Right ventricle dysfunction, right ventricle failure, assessment, perioperative care, preoperative planning, mechanical support

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