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ArticleInternational journal of cardiology. Congenital heart disease2025

Right ventricular pressure-volume loop analysis in congenital heart disease.

Renée S Joosen, Michael G Dickinson, Marielle C van de Veerdonk, Rahi S Alipour Symakani, Daphne Merkus, Michiel Voskuil, Gregor J Krings, Johannes M P J Breur

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Renée S JoosenDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Michael G DickinsonDepartment of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Marielle C van de VeerdonkDepartment of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Rahi S Alipour SymakaniDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Daphne MerkusDepartment of Cardiology, Division of Experimental Cardiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Michiel VoskuilDepartment of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Gregor J KringsDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Johannes M P J BreurDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.

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Abstract

Background: Right ventricular (RV) function is an independent predictor of prognosis in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Early detection is therefore crucial but current methods to assess RV function are highly load-dependent. RV pressure-volume (PV) loop analysis is an invasive technique which is load-independent and considered the gold standard for evaluating RV adaptation in relation to its load. However, RV PV loop analysis can be time consuming and prone to inter-operator variability. Methods: This article provides a comprehensive guide on performing RV PV loop analysis using the multi-beat method in pediatric and adult patients with complex CHD. Results: RV PV loop analysis using the multi-beat method can be safely and reliably applied in children and adults with complex CHD. Conclusion: RV PV loop analysis offers a valuable tool for advanced insight into RV adaptation and a deeper understanding of cardiac physiology in complex CHD patients with RV pressure and/or volume overload. By enhancing our understanding of RV adaptation, this approach holds great potential for improving patient management and optimizing treatment strategies.

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Congenital heart defectsHeart catheterizationHemodynamicsRight ventricle

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PMCPMC12593703

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