Right Heart Pathologies

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  1. 4. This sign indicates that the RV apex moves well, but the rest of the RV does not
  2. 5. Medications that relax blood vessels to improve flow to lungs
  3. 6. Remodeling that occurs when the heart is adjusting to changes
  4. 8. How the RV reacts to increased pressure in early pulmonary hypertension
  5. 9. RV EF Low TAPSE and low S’ velocity reflect this
  6. 11. Refers to the change of the shape and size of the heart as a result of a condition
  7. 12. Most common echo RV finding as a result of a pulmonary embolus
  8. 13. Treatment option for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension
  9. 14. Terms used when the RV can no longer keep up with the pulmonary circuit
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  1. 1. A blood clot that blocks flow through the pulmonary circuit
  2. 2. This type of overload causes septal flattening or "D" shaped ventricle
  3. 3. Type of remodeling that may lead to clinical heart failure
  4. 7. Gold standard to measure pulmonary hypertension
  5. 10. Doppler finding of the pulmonic valve supporting diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension
  6. 12. Most common cause of a pulmonary embolus