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Review
. 1985 Nov;1(3):631-61.

Acute right heart failure

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  • PMID: 3916797
Review

Acute right heart failure

H P Wiedemann et al. Crit Care Clin. 1985 Nov.

Abstract

The pathophysiology of acute right heart failure, determined largely from experimental animal studies, is outlined. The authors also discuss clinical settings in which acute right ventricular failure may occur and methods for assessing right ventricular function. A physiologic approach to the treatment of acute right heart failure in patients is provided.

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