COVID-19 has affected thousands of people worldwide, and a considerable percentage of those complain of persistent exercise limitation, unrelated to the disease`s severity and persisting even months after the infection.,It is well known that the severe form of COVID-19 predominantly involves the respiratory system, presenting with acute respiratory distress syndrome. One could speculate that the persistent functional limitation seen after infection may originate in the respiratory system, a fact reinforced by studies that showed ventilatory limitation in spirometry after hospital […]

The importance of the right ventricle in cardiovascular physiology has been underestimated for decades. Previously considered a mere conduit, the right ventricle is currently known to play a major role in maintaining global cardiac function intact. In parallel, right ventricular (RV) systolic function has been shown to be an essential determinant of clinical outcomes in several scenarios, and should thus be considered in the individualized management of patients. The need to diagnose RV dysfunction is evident. Because of its wide […]