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The Right Ventricular Moderator Band

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Anatomy: We aim to review the anatomy of the moderator band (MB) and the trabeculated right ventricle (RV). Pathology: We thoroughly describe the morphological variations of the MB and its spatial relationship with the right ventricular anterior papillary muscle, its muscular trabeculations, and the free wall. Imaging correlation: We provide echocardiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging to better understand histologic specimens of the MB, the trabeculated RV, and the right ventricular papillary muscles. Treatment: We provide examples of intracardiac echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiogram to guide safe and effective structural interventions in the RV, and mapping and ablation of ventricular arrhythmias arising from the MB.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102647