Correlation between pulmonary regurgitation and right ventricular myocardial performance index in TOF patients after surgical repair

Conclusion Tissue Doppler RVMPI in patients after surgical repair of Fallot tetralogy is not correlated to the degree of PR measured by two indices: PR index and DSTVI, a new index that can assess severity of PR and correlate to RV functions is required.
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research