Left ventricular rotational mechanics in early infancy: Normal reference ranges and reproducibility of peak values and time to peak values

Left ventricular cardiac twist and torsion values have been described in premature and term neonates, but not in early infancy. Early and late peak untwist rates and time to peak (TTP) values have not been described in infants.

Source: Early Human Development - December 30, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Shiraz A Maskatia, Wesley Lee, Carolyn A Altman, Nancy A Ayres, Douglas K Feagin, Ricardo H Pignatelli Source Type: research