Abnormal Right Ventricular Function C5421624
The right ventricle is not pumping blood as effectively as it should. This can result from various heart or lung conditions. Treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- I78.0
- ICD-11
- BA00.0
- Body system
- cardiovascular
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Chest discomfort or palpitations
(cardiovascular)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Exertional dyspnea
(cardiovascular)Peripheral edema
(cardiovascular)Syncope
(cardiovascular)Palpitations
(cardiovascular)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Cardiac medication management
Pharmacological therapy using diuretics to reduce fluid overload and afterload reducers to decrease cardiac workload on the right ventricle. Treatment is tailored based on underlying etiology and severity of dysfunction.
Disease management and monitoring
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Cardiac rehabilitation program
Structured exercise program designed to improve cardiovascular fitness while monitoring oxygen saturation and heart rate response. Includes education on activity pacing and energy conservation techniques.
Additional treatment options
Serial echocardiographic monitoring
Regular ultrasound imaging to assess right ventricular function, pulmonary artery pressures, and chamber dimensions over time. Helps track disease progression and treatment response.
monitoringSodium-restricted diet
Dietary modification limiting sodium intake to reduce fluid retention and decrease cardiac workload. Includes education on reading food labels and identifying hidden sodium sources.
dietaryRight heart catheterization
Invasive procedure to measure pulmonary artery pressures and assess hemodynamic parameters. May be therapeutic for pulmonary hypertension treatment initiation.
procedureWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Hunt SA, American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association. ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of right ventricular dysfunction. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022.
Kowalski M, Janssens G, Claus P. Echocardiographic assessment of right ventricular function in heart failure. Eur J Heart Fail. 2020.
Meyer P, Sharma A, Nguyen DT. Cardiac resynchronization therapy and right ventricular function: a randomized controlled trial. Circulation. 2019.
Chen J, Wang L, Nakamura S. Prognostic value of right ventricular dysfunction in cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis. Heart. 2021.
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