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.
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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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Assunto principal:
Encéfalo
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Ecocardiografia
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Morte Súbita Cardíaca
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Reanimação Cardiopulmonar
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Cianose
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Taquipneia
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Parada Cardíaca
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Insuficiência Cardíaca
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Miocárdio
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Humanos
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Recém-Nascido
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo