Impaired Right Ventricular Performance is Associated with Adverse Outcome Following Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy.

CONCLUSION: Right ventricular dysfunction is associated with risk of adverse outcome in asphyxiated patients with HIE undergoing hypothermia. Echocardiography may be a valuable diagnostic and prognostic tool in this vulnerable population.
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Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine - June 27, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Giesinger RE, El Shahed AI, Castaldo MP, Breatnach CR, Chau V, Whyte HE, El-Khuffash A, Mertens L, McNamara PJ Tags: Am J Respir Crit Care Med Source Type: research