Right Ventricular Compression Observed in Echocardiography from Pectus Excavatum Deformity
Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
; : 192-195, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
Pectus excavatum exists as varying anatomic deformities and compression of the right heart by the chest wall can lead to patient symptoms including dyspnea and chest pain with exertion. Echocardiography can be difficult but is critical to the evaluation and diagnosis of this patient population. Modifying standard views such as biplane transthoracic and 3-D transesophageal views may be necessary in some patients due to limitations from the abnormal anatomy of the deformed anterior chest wall. Apical four-chamber views when seen clearly can usually visualize any extrinsic compression to the right ventricle of the heart.
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Sujet Principal:
Malformations
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Douleur thoracique
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Échocardiographie
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Paroi thoracique
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Dyspnée
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Thorax en entonnoir
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Coeur
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Ventricules cardiaques
Limites du sujet:
Humans
langue:
En
Texte intégral:
Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Année:
2011
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Article