Abstract
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) response early after a tetralogy of Fallot's repair remains unclear. BNP was measured pre- and post-operatively (immediately, day 1) in 18 children undergoing corrective repair with concurrent echocardiography (pre-, post-op day 1) to assess right ventricular (RV) systolic dysfunction, restrictive physiology, wall motion and pulmonary regurgitation (PR). In the first 24 h postoperatively, BNP rose acutely in all patients (mean 34.9 vs 144.4 vs 716.9 pg/ml at pre-op, days 0 and 1; P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 335-339 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 8 Jun 2012 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- tetralogy of fallot
- natriuretic peptides
- B-type
- right ventricle