Right Ventricular Function Evolution With Pregnancy in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot

Can J Cardiol. 2018 Oct;34(10):1369.e9-1369.e11. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2018.06.010. Epub 2018 Jun 30.

Abstract

This case illustrates the evolution of right ventricular (RV) 3-dimensional (3D) area strain during pregnancy in a patient with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot. The report highlights impairment in RV function with pregnancy, suggesting the importance of prepregnancy RV systolic function assessment, especially using 3D echocardiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Electrocardiography, Ambulatory
  • Female
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular*
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Stroke Volume / physiology*
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / diagnosis
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / physiopathology
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / surgery*
  • Ventricular Function, Right / physiology*