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World J Crit Care Med. Dec 9, 2025; 14(4): 111434
Published online Dec 9, 2025. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v14.i4.111434
Published online Dec 9, 2025. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v14.i4.111434
Figure 1 Echocardiographic appearance of right ventricle failure showing RV dilation and compression of the left ventricle, septal flattening, and D-shaping of left ventricle.
A: Apical 4-chamber view; B: Parasternal short-axis view. RV: Right ventricle; LV: Left ventricle; RA: Right atrium; LA: Left atrium; S: Interventricular septum.
Figure 2 The right ventricle “death spiral”, a self-perpetuating process of progressive RV dilation, hypoperfusion, and ultimate failure.
PA: Pulmonary artery; RV: Right ventricle; RA: Right atrium; LV: Left ventricle.
Figure 3 The impact of positive pressure ventilation on pulmonary and systemic hemodynamics.
A: Overall hemodynamic impact of positive pressure ventilation; B: Differential impact of alveolar distention on extra-and intra-alveolar pulmonary vasculature. LV: Left ventricle.
- Citation: Kermanian R, Dosanjh H, Lewis MI, Matusov Y. Pathophysiology and management of right ventricular failure in critically ill patients: A narrative review. World J Crit Care Med 2025; 14(4): 111434
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v14/i4/111434.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v14.i4.111434
