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Utility of RV measures
| Test | RV function | Window dependent | Geometry dependent | Reproducibility | Load dependent | Heart rate dependent | Age dependent | Angle dependent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RVFAC4 | Regional | Yes | Yes | + | ++ | − | − | − |
| TAPSE35 | Regional | No | No | ++ | +++ | − | ++ | ++ |
| TV S′40,41 | Regional | No | No | ++ | +++ | + | ++ | ++ |
| RV strain4 | Regional or global | Yes | Yes | + | + | − | + | − |
RV, right ventricle; RVFAC, RV fractional area change; TAPSE, tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion; TV, tricuspid valve.
