Michael Pinsky RV function under pressure
Michael Pinsky RV function under pressure
Michael Pinsky RV function under pressure
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<strong>RV</strong> Adapts to Increased Pressure<br />
Loads in Response to Increased<br />
Wall Stress<br />
• Hypertrophy is initially heterogeneous<br />
– Outflow track hypertrophies first because<br />
it contracts last and thus sees the highest<br />
wall stress during systole<br />
•<strong>RV</strong> remodeling occurs with pulmonary<br />
hypertension before Pra