Subclinical right ventricular dysfunction in intermittent and persistent mildly asthmatic children on tissue Doppler echocardiography and serum NT ‐proBNP: Observational study

ConclusionIncreased serum NT ‐proBNP is associated with subclinical RV dysfunction in asthmatic children. RV function is significantly affected in children with bronchial asthma.

Source: Pediatrics International - November 22, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Cem Ozde, Mahmut Dogru, Şükriye Ozde, Osman Kayapinar, Adnan Kaya, Ahmet Korkmaz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research