Right Ventricular failure

CONTENTS Rapid Reference: Approach to RV failure 🚀 Preamble: Don’t forget the right ventricle! Pathophysiology of RV failure RV death spiral RV myocardial perfusion Falling off the Starling curve Occult systemic hypoperfusion Diagnosis of RV failure Defining RV failure Physical exam findings Lab findings Radiology EKG Echocardiography Causes of right ventricular failure Chronic pulmonary hypertension … Continue reading Right Ventricular failure