Right ventricular systolic longitudinal function in infants: correlation of TAPSE with gestational age and body weight

• Main Authors: Mirza Halimić (Author), Sabina Terzić (Author), Almira Kadić (Author), Zijo Begić (Author), Emina Vukas (Author), Verica Mišanović (Author), Refet Gojak (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: A tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) reflects longitudinal myocardial shortening and represents an echocardio­graphic parameter to assess right ventricular systolic function. Aim: To determine relationship between TAPSE and gestational age and body weight in neonates, e...