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Transthoracic echocardiogram 2D during end-diastolic phase, illustrating flattening of the interventricular septum (D-shaped left ventricle) secondary to right ventricle (RV) overload and increased pressure. Important left deviation of septum into the left ventricle (LV) noted (red arrow).
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Right ventricular systolic pressure was elevated at >60 mm Hg, consistent with severe pulmonary hypertension, and flattening of the interventricular septum (D-shaped left ventricle) with RV overload (Figure 1).
Transthoracic echocardiogram 2D during end-diastolic phase, after hemodialysis showing improvement of flattening (red arrow) of the interventricular septum (D-shaped left ventricle) and displacement toward left ventricle (LV). Right ventricle (RV).
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Transthoracic echocardiogram was repeated and demonstrated less left deviation of interventricular septum compared with previous echocardiogram (Figure 2).