[Analysis of the right ventricular function by simulation (author's transl)].

In the previous experiments it was reported that either the interventricular septum of the free wall of the right ventricle was replaceable with a non-contractile prosthesis. It was also reported that a new chamber constructed on the epicardium had capability of producing a pulsatile pressure. This study was to determine contribution of the septum and the free wall on performance of the right ventricle by using a simulator. Left-ward shift of the interventricular groove was not found along the basal half of the long axis and was limited only along the apical half. Bulging of the septum toward the right ventricular cavity did not occur at all, but on contrary the septum moved toward left, denying contribution of the septal movement to pump action of the right ventricle.