16 May 2024
Acute and chronic right ventricular failure: focus on the weak link
Anchorperson:
A. Mebazaa
Spokesperson:
M. Gilard
Summary
This session discusses new diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of shock due to right ventricular infarction, explores why and how the failing right ventricle contributes to worsening heart failure, and examines device-based treatment opportunities for chronic right ventricular and tricuspid valve failure, including repair vs replacement. It includes case presentations and interactive discussions to enhance understanding of this complex clinical scenario.
Learning Objectives
- To discuss new diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of shock due to right ventricular infarction
- To understand why, when and how the failing right ventricle contributes to worsening heart failure
- To explore device-based treatment opportunities for chronic right ventricular and tricuspid valve failure including repair vs replacement