The influence of intrauterine growth retardation on cardiac function, left ventricular mass and superior vena cava return in newborns

• Main Authors: Anindita Soetadji (Author), Najib Advani (Author), Asril Aminullah (Author), Sudigdo Sastroasmoro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Low birth weight (LBW) in neonates is a problem leading to high morbidity and mortality. Barker hypothesized that fetal cardiac remodeling during hypoxic conditions or maternal under􀁏nutrition is a risk factor for coronary heart disease in the young. Early vascular changes may influence c...