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The Pre-brief
What is TAPSE and why is it so important to Resuscitationists?
The Debrief
- Pearl #1: TAPSE stands for Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion, and it’s a measure that correlates well with RV ejection fraction
- Pearl #2: TAPSE is measured in an apical 4 chamber view, ideally focused on the right ventricle, using M Mode to accurately measure the vertical movement of the lateral tricuspid annulus.
- Pearl #3 TAPSE is limited as it is angle-dependent and only focuses on one movement (vertical) of the RV’s complex 3-dimensional actions. You can have normal TAPSE with a dysfunctional RV!
References
- Zaidi a et al. Echocardiographic assessment of the right heart in adults: A practice guideline from the British Society of Echocardiography. Echo Research and Practice 2020; 7(1): G19-G41
- Rudski LG et al. Guidelines for the echocardiographic assessment of the right heart in adults: A report from the American Society of Echocardiography. J AM Soc Echocardiography 2010; 23: 685-713
