Preoperative echocardiographic measures of left ventricular mechanics are associated with postoperative vasoactive support in preterm infants undergoing patent ductus arteriosus ligation.

Gray, Margaret A

Preoperative echocardiographic measures of left ventricular mechanics are associated with postoperative vasoactive support in preterm infants undergoing patent ductus arteriosus ligation. [electronic resource] - The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 12 2017 - 2054-2059.e1 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1097-685X

10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.06.051 doi


Age Factors
Cardiac Surgical Procedures--adverse effects
Clinical Decision-Making
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent--diagnostic imaging
Echocardiography
Female
Gestational Age
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Ligation
Male
Myocardial Contraction
Predictive Value of Tests
Retrospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome
Vasoconstrictor Agents--adverse effects
Ventricular Function, Left