Fetal cardiac function at intrauterine transfusion assessed by automated analysis of color tissue Doppler recordings
Abstract Background Fetal anemia is associated with a hyperdynamic circulation and cardiac remodeling. Rapid intrauterine transfusion (IUT) of blood with high hematocrit and viscosity into the umbilical vein used to treat this condition can temporarily further affect fetal heart function. The aim of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-08-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Ultrasound |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12947-020-00214-1 |