Right Ventricular Function in Acute Myocarditis
Author Information
Author(s): Velmurugan Shanti, Zemrak Filip, Sekhri Neha, Mozid Abdul, Boubertakh Redha, Anand Vijay, Pugliese Francesca, Mathur Anthony, Westwood Mark, Petersen Steffen, Davies Ceri, Mohiddin Saidi
Primary Institution: London Chest Hospital, London, UK
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess right ventricular function in patients with acute myocarditis.
Conclusion
Myocarditis affects left ventricular function but does not significantly impact right ventricular function in acute cases.
Supporting Evidence
- 24 out of 25 patients showed left ventricular delayed enhancement or myocardial edema on the acute scan.
- Left ventricular ejection fraction decreased from median 64% in the acute scan to 71% in the convalescent scan.
- Right ventricular ejection fraction remained unchanged between acute and convalescent scans.
Takeaway
This study looked at how the heart works in people with a specific heart condition called myocarditis, finding that while one side of the heart is affected, the other side stays mostly okay.
Methodology
The study involved acute and convalescent scans of 25 patients diagnosed with myocarditis, using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging to assess heart function.
Limitations
The study may be limited by the small sample size and the specific patient population.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 39 years, with 24% female participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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