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Are You Overlooking These Critical RV Measurements?

Are You Overlooking These Critical RV Measurements?

Right Ventricular Systolic Function Explained

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Aram K.
Jun 24, 2025
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The Right Ventricle

The right ventricle is often overlooked in echocardiography due to the historical focus on the left heart, complex triangular shape, anterior position behind the sternum. However, RV function is one of the strongest echocardiographic predictors of clinical outcomes—making accurate assessment essential for both diagnostic precision and improved patient care.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to confidently assess right ventricular function using these key parameters on transthoracic echocardiograms.

  • Visual Estimation

  • TAPSE

  • Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI)

  • Fractional Area Change (FAC)

  • Right Ventricular Strain

We’ll break down each technique with scanning tips, expert insights, and interpretation strategies—so you can move beyond guesswork and deliver accurate, high-quality echocardiograms every time.

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