The z‐values of the tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion in Japanese children

ConclusionsWe studied the growth‐related normal values of the TAPSE in healthy Japanese children to obtain the z‐values of the TAPSE. We consider the z‐value of the TAPSE to be one of parameters that can be used to assess the RV systolic function independent of the body size.

Source: Pediatrics International - September 9, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ikuo Hashimoto, Kazuhiro Watanabe, Hisashi Kaneda Tags: Original Article Source Type: research