Acute Right Ventricular Failure. Is It the Worst Failure to Have?

Session Format

Pre-Recorded

Session Type

Plenary Presentation

Topic Area

Critical Care

Description

Acute right ventricular failure is a rapidly progressive syndrome with systemic congestion resulting from impaired filling and/or reduced flow output. Research efforts have disproportionately focused on the failing left ventricle, but more attention has been placed on understanding the RV. It is a heterogeneous syndrome, and its varied etiologies require individualized treatment. This review will try to identify the efficacy and safety of pharmacological and mechanical interventions for the treatment of acute RV failure, in view of the high morbidity and mortality carried by this overlooked condition.

Learning Objective 1

Identify and learn basics of right ventricular physiology and pathophysiology.

Learning Objective 2

Learn about etiology and diagnostic approach to acute RV failure.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	1 CME Credit