Fig. 2From: Echocardiographic predictors of intraoperative right ventricular dysfunction: a 2D and speckle tracking echocardiography studya Representative example of pre-procedural TEE-derived RV strain analysis acquired in a patient undergoing cardiac surgery. b Post-procedural TEE analysis as acquired in the same patient: As shown, despite normal conventional index (FAC), this patient had impaired RV strain which is a risk factor for post procedure RV dysfunctionBack to article page