Effect of coronary artery bypass grafting on function of right ventricle in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction

Conclusion RV dysfunction is present in high percentage of patients with severe LV dysfunction. Preserved function of IVS preoperatively is maintained postoperatively and it predicted better postoperative free wall and comprehensive RV function. Proximal block in right coronary artery is associated with free wall RV dysfunction.
Source: Journal of Indian College of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research