Fig. 4From: Pathophysiology of right ventricular failure in acute pulmonary embolism and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: a pictorial essay for the interventional radiologistNormal and abnormal appearance of right and left ventricles due to afterload. a Depicts normal systolic and diastolic appearance of the right and left ventricles. b Demonstrates a dilated right ventricle that impinges on the left ventricle due to increased afterloadBack to article page