What does TAPSE mean in UNCLASSIFIED

TAPSE stands for Tricuspid Annular Plane of Systolic Excursion. It is a measure used to assess right ventricular function in the heart. It is detected by echocardiography and computed as the displacement of the tricuspid valve annulus from end-systole to end-diastole.

TAPSE helps us to evaluate how well the right ventricle is functioning, which plays an important role in maintaining blood flow throughout the body. By measuring tricuspid annular plane displacement (TAPD), we can detect thickening or dilation of the heart muscle, which may be indicators of certain cardiovascular diseases or complications.

We measure TAPSE in order to accurately assess right ventricular contractile performance and diagnose any conditions affecting cardiac function. This provides an indication of right ventricular systolic function and gives doctors useful information on how well the heart is working.

Yes, a normal result indicates that your right ventricle is functioning correctly, with no signs of damage or disease present. It also helps doctors rule out any potential congenital defects or acquired diseases that may be causing problems with your heart's functionality.

Yes, certain medical conditions such as pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary artery stenosis can affect your TAPSE results by increasing tricuspid annular plane displacement (TAPD). Other conditions such as cardiomyopathy, mitral regurgitation, and myocarditis can also cause abnormal results on this test.

Generally speaking, it's not recommended to have a repeated test too often since understanding changes over time in RV performance are essential for proper treatment planning or follow-up with specific patients' conditions. Discuss with your physician if you feel it's necessary to repeat the test more frequently than usual for your particular case.

If you receive results outside of the normal range, it could indicate impaired RV systolic performance or other signs of underlying pathology including cardiomyopathy or valve dysfunction among others. Your doctor will use additional tests to investigate further in order to diagnose potential problems accurately and offer appropriate treatment options if needed.

Echocardiography is one main method used to measure TAPSE while other imaging systems such as cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can also be used by medical professionals when assessing RV contractile performance accurately and helping diagnose any issues affecting patient's cardiac health accordingly.