Echocardiography in Cardiac Transplantation

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13 Echocardiography in Cardiac Transplantation

Evaluating Suitability of the Donor Heart

Step-By-Step Approach

The Transplanted Heart in the Postoperative Period

Step-By-Step Approach

Step 1: Assessment of Atrial Structure and Function

Key Points

Step 2: Assessment of Right Ventricular Dysfunction

Key Points

In the case shown in Figure 13-3, the marked RV dysfunction seen immediately postoperatively, with associated tricuspid regurgitation (TR), resolved with recovery to completely normal RV function and minimal TR within 1 month.

Step 3: Assessment for Presence and Mechanism of TR

Echocardiographic Determinants of Cardiac Rejection

Step-By-Step Approach

Step 1: M-mode and 2D Echocardiography of the Left Ventricle

Key Points