Factors and assessment of right ventricular function after tetralogy of Fallot correction
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2011.01.029
- VernacularTitle:法洛四联症根治术后右心室功能的影响因素和评估策略
- Author:
Yujie LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Congenital heart defects;
Complete repair of tetralogy of Fallot;
Right ventricular function
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2011;38(1):82-84
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Complete repair of tetralogy of Fallot was first achieved in 1954. Since it has become routine,the long term follow up is necessary. The late complications such as sudden death, right ventricular dilatation,heart failure and reduced exercise capacity are common. All of these are associated with right ventricular damage after repair. In this paper, we review the influencing factors in the operation, the methods of follow-up and progress of assessment of right ventricular function in order to find out the best way to keep the right ventricular function.
