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Changes in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide in a neonate with symptomatic isolated left ventricular noncompaction / 소아과
Korean Journal of Pediatrics ; : 129-132, 2009.
Artículo en Inglés | WPRIM | ID: wpr-153861
ABSTRACT
We describe here our experience with a neonate presenting with cyanosis, grunting, and cardiome galy, who was diagnosed with isolated left ventricular noncompaction (IVNC) by echocardiography. The patient had high levels of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT pro-BNP) and symptoms of heart failure including poor feeding and tachypnea. During the period in which NT pro-BNP levels steadily increased, the patient suffered sudden cardiac arrest despite heart failure management. Following cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiac arrest was resolved, NT pro-BNP levels decreased, and all symptoms showed improvement. We consider that assessment of NT pro-BNP with cardiac functional analysis using echocardiography could help in the prediction of disease progress in IVNC.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Encéfalo / Ecocardiografía / Muerte Súbita Cardíaca / Reanimación Cardiopulmonar / Cianosis / Taquipnea / Paro Cardíaco / Insuficiencia Cardíaca / Miocardio Tipo de estudio: Estudio diagnóstico Límite: Humanos / Recién Nacido Idioma: Inglés Revista: Korean Journal of Pediatrics Año: 2009 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Encéfalo / Ecocardiografía / Muerte Súbita Cardíaca / Reanimación Cardiopulmonar / Cianosis / Taquipnea / Paro Cardíaco / Insuficiencia Cardíaca / Miocardio Tipo de estudio: Estudio diagnóstico Límite: Humanos / Recién Nacido Idioma: Inglés Revista: Korean Journal of Pediatrics Año: 2009 Tipo del documento: Artículo