Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Patients with Left Heart Hypoplasia and Left Ventricular Dysfunction Have Highest Odds of Mortality

To describe the scope of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and left heart hypoplasia (LHH) in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), to determine associations with CDH severity, and to evaluate the odds of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and death with categories of left heart disease.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - April 16, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mar ía V. Fraga, Holly L. Hedrick, Natalie E. Rintoul, Yan Wang, Devon Ash, Sabrina J. Flohr, Leny Mathew, Tom Reynolds, Jenny L. Engelman, Catherine M. Avitabile Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research