Conclusions
RV dysfunction is relatively common in patients with severe and
critically severe COVID-19 pneumonia, which is related to the severity
of illness. Early monitoring of RV function is very important for these
patients. It is suggested that bedside echocardiography might be used as
an objective examination in the evaluation of RV function in the
COVID-19 pneumonia patients with ARDS. TAPSE may serve as a quantitative
indicator of early detection of RV dysfunction. These findings are
helpful to further improve the clinical diagnosis and treatment
strategies for patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.