Risk factors for the development of right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation—a single-centre retrospective with focus on deformation imaging†

Abstract

2D strain parameters of the RV free wall seem to be auspicious for RV function and predicting RHF. Moreover, intraoperative CVP should not be neglected since elevated values proved to be highly associated with RHF. Our results represent a valuable supplement to other scores by considering both echocardiography and intraoperative data.