Left Ventricular End-Systolic Eccentricity Index for Assessment of Pulmonary Hypertension in Infants

摘要

BackgroundPulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common problem in the neonatal intensive care unit and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to identify a quantitative echocardiographic marker of septal curvature that can be used to accurately identify PH in NICU infants with concern for PH.