PS-020 Cardiac Function In Newborns With Fetal Growth Restriction: Morphological And Functional Changes

• Published in: Archives of disease in childhood Vol. 99; no. Suppl 2; p. A118
• Main Authors: L Rodriguez Guerineau, M Perez Cruz, Cambra, F J, Gómez, O, Carretero, J, MD Gomez Roig, Crispi, F, Bartrons, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.10.2014
• Subjects: Birth weight; Body Weight; Cardiovascular diseases; Children; Doppler effect; Fetuses; Gestational age; Health risk assessment; Morphology; Neonates; Statistical Significance

Background and aimsThe adaptive changes of the fetal heart in fetal growth restriction (FGR) could persist into childhood and be responsible for the increased cardiovascular mortality rate in adulthood. The aim of the study was to assess cardiac morphology and function in newborns with FGR.MethodsFG...