Right ventricular systolic longitudinal function in infants: correlation of TAPSE with gestational age and body weight

Introduction: A tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) reflects longitudinal myocardial shortening and represents an echocardio­graphic parameter to assess right ventricular systolic function. Aim: To determine relationship between TAPSE and gestational age and body weight in neonates,...

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Main Authors: Mirza Halimić, Sabina Terzić, Almira Kadić, Zijo Begić, Emina Vukas, Verica Mišanović, Refet Gojak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jpnim.com/index.php/jpnim/article/view/547