September 10, 2025Journal of Cardiovascular Echography

Echocardiographic Assessment of Right Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients with Chronic Renal Disease

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AAAbdel‐Moneim Abu‐ElfotohTanta University HKHanan Kamel KassemTanta University SASuzan Bayoumy Al-HefnawyTanta University

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This study evaluates right ventricular systolic function in chronic kidney disease patients, indicating significant impairment compared to healthy controls.

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Right ventricular function is significantly lower in chronic kidney disease patients, especially in Stage 5 compared to healthy controls.
Pulmonary hypertension affects 22% of renal patients, with higher rates observed in those undergoing hemodialysis.
A positive correlation exists between eGFR and right ventricular function measures in chronic kidney disease stages IV and V.
Right ventricular dimensions are greater in hemodialysis patients, suggesting better outcomes compared to those with severe chronic kidney disease.

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Abu‐Elfotoh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e4fb210217d647921aa https://doi.org/10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_97_24

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This study evaluates right ventricular systolic function in chronic kidney disease patients, indicating significant impairment compared to healthy controls.

Echocardiographic Assessment of Right Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients with Chronic Renal Disease

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Echocardiographic Assessment of Right Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients with Chronic Renal Disease

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