Quantitative assessment of the entire right ventricle from one acoustic window: An attractive approach in patients with congenital heart disease in daily practice

Abstract Background Right ventricular (RV) function is recognized as an important prognostic factor in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). The accuracy of established parameters including tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), RV fractional area change (RVFAC) and tissue Doppler imaging (TDI S′) limited only a small region reflected. We previously introduced novel four-view approach with different walls visualized from one apical view using electronic rotation, also known iRotate. Aim To evaluate the entire rotation echocardiography within spectrum ACHD compared healthy subjects. Methods results One hundred forty-two patients were recruited outpatient clinic 89 All subjects underwent transthoracic echocardiogram evaluation TAPSE, TDI S′ peak longitudinal strain (RV-LS) all model. With exception inferior coronal view, lower vs (p  Conclusion model represents reproducible, easily applicable complete assessment daily practice. significantly decreased group both regional global parameters. Complete analysis reveals differences.