Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion and central venous pressure in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients

Abstract Background The tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) is commonly recommended for estimating the right ventricular systolic function. The central venous pressure (CVP), which is determined by venous return and right heart function, was found to be associated with right ventricul...

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Main Authors: Hongmin Zhang, Xiaoting Wang, Xiukai Chen, Qing Zhang, Dawei Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12947-018-0130-2