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Hu Z, Fan S. Progress in the application of echocardiography in neonatal pulmonary hypertension. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2024; 37:2320673. [PMID: 38475689 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2024.2320673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Purpose: This review aims to overview the use of echocardiography in diagnosing neonatal pulmonary hypertension, assessing cardiac function, and understanding the significance and limitations of various parameters in clinical practice.Materials and methods: Advancements in echocardiography for diagnosing and assessing neonatal pulmonary hypertension, evaluating cardiac function, monitoring treatment effectiveness, and predicting prognosis are discussed.Results: Echocardiography is a pivotal tool for diagnosing and managing neonatal pulmonary hypertension. It should be used with other ultrasound parameters to confirm findings and provide comprehensive analysis for improved accuracy.Conclusion: Understanding the value of echocardiography in neonatal pulmonary hypertension diagnosis and management is crucial. Its integration with other imaging modalities enhances diagnostic accuracy and improves patient outcomes.
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- Zehang Hu
- Department of Ultrasound, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, China Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, China Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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Yang H, Feng Q, Su Z, Chen S, Wu F, He Y. The increased longitudinal basal-to-apical strain ratio in the right ventricular free wall is associated with neonatal pulmonary hypertension. Eur J Pediatr 2024:10.1007/s00431-024-05814-x. [PMID: 39397079 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-024-05814-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2024] [Revised: 10/01/2024] [Accepted: 10/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/15/2024]
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It has been a challenging work to identify and assess neonatal pulmonary hypertension (PH). Right ventricular longitudinal strain (RVLS) is primarily used in evaluating right ventricular (RV) systolic function. This study aimed to investigate the association of the changes in segmental and global RVLS with neonatal PH, hoping to provide a new marker for indicating neonatal PH other than obtaining information on RV function. This was a cross-sectional study with 62 neonates, generally divided into PH and non-PH groups confirmed by echocardiography. For 30 infants later diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), specific analysis was conducted by subdividing them into BPD with and without PH subgroups. Conventional echocardiography markers and the global and segmental RVLS were measured and compared. Their diagnostic performance in evaluating PH was analyzed. Regardless of grouping, the biventricular function of all infants was similar and in normal range. No significant difference was found in global strain parameters, either. In the case of PH, tricuspid regurgitant velocity (TRV), left ventricle systolic eccentricity index (LVsEI), and the basal-to-apical strain ratio (Ratio bas/api) of RV free wall (RVFW) were significantly higher (P < 0.001, P < 0.05, P < 0.05). By contrast, the magnitude of apical segmental strain reduced significantly (P < 0.05) and was significantly lower than that of basal segmental strain in BPD with PH subgroup (P = 0.024). The area under the curve values for Ratio bas/api was highest (0.846), followed by LVsEI (0.746) and apical segmental strain (0.272). CONCLUSION As a relatively standardized parameter, Ratio bas/api of RVFW was significantly higher in the case of neonatal PH with normal cardiac function and could be regarded as a new indicator for PH. WHAT IS KNOWN • It has been challenging work to diagnose neonatal pulmonary hypertension (PH), and conventional echocardiography has been widely applied, though it is not sufficient enough. • RV longitudinal strain (RVLS) is primarily used to assess RV systolic function, and its role in diagnosing PH was rarely considered. WHAT IS NEW • The basal-to-apical strain ratio (Ratio bas/api) of RV free wall increased significantly in all infants with PH regardless of causes. • As a relatively standardized parameter, Ratio bas/api could be regarded as a new indicator for diagnosing PH, apart from conventional echocardiographic parameters.
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- Huihui Yang
- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Higher Education Joint Laboratory of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Higher Education Joint Laboratory of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Higher Education Joint Laboratory of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Higher Education Joint Laboratory of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Higher Education Joint Laboratory of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Higher Education Joint Laboratory of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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Malakan Rad E, Elhamian R, Zanjani KS, Shabanian R, Moghadam EA, Majnoon MT, Zeinaloo A. Echocardiographic estimation of pulmonary arterial and right atrial pressures in children with congenital heart disease: a comprehensive prospective study and introduction of novel equations. J Cardiovasc Imaging 2024; 32:23. [PMID: 39113161 PMCID: PMC11308456 DOI: 10.1186/s44348-024-00023-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Pediatric pulmonary hypertension (PH) is characterized by a mean pulmonary arterial pressure exceeding 20 mmHg. There is limited research on the suitability of adult-based methods for estimating PH in pediatric populations. Using established formulas for adults, this study aimed to evaluate the correlation between echocardiographic estimates of systolic, diastolic, and mean pulmonary arterial pressures, and mean right atrial pressures in children with congenital heart disease (CHD). METHODS A prospective study was conducted involving children with CHD undergoing cardiac catheterization without prior cardiac surgery. We used echocardiography to estimate pulmonary and right atrial pressures and compared these with invasively measured values. Four reliable regression equations were developed to estimate systolic, diastolic, and mean pulmonary arterial pressures, and mean right atrial pressures. Cutoff values were determined to predict the occurrence of PH. Linear regression, Bland-Altman analysis, and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis were performed to assess the accuracy of echocardiography and establish diagnostic thresholds for PH. RESULTS The study involved 55 children (23 with normal pulmonary arterial pressure and 32 with PH) with acyanotic CHD aged 1 to 192 months. Four equations were developed to detect high pulmonary arterial pressures, with cutoff values of 32.9 for systolic pulmonary arterial pressure, 14.95 for diastolic pulmonary arterial pressure, and 20.7 for mean pulmonary arterial pressure. The results showed high sensitivity and moderate specificity but a tendency to underestimate systolic and mean pulmonary arterial pressures at higher pressures. CONCLUSIONS The study provides valuable insights into the use of adult-based echocardiographic formulas for estimating PH in pediatric patients with acyanotic CHD.
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- Elaheh Malakan Rad
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Fetal and Pediatric Cardiovascular Research Center, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Fetal and Pediatric Cardiovascular Research Center, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Fetal and Pediatric Cardiovascular Research Center, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Hakim Children's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Fetal and Pediatric Cardiovascular Research Center, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Fetal and Pediatric Cardiovascular Research Center, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Fetal and Pediatric Cardiovascular Research Center, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Feng Z, Wei Y, Wang Y, Liu C, Qu D, Li J, Ma L, Niu W. Development of a prediction nomogram for 1-month mortality in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. BMC Surg 2024; 24:198. [PMID: 38937726 PMCID: PMC11210016 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02479-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Although many prognostic factors in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) have been described, no consensus thus far has been reached on which and how many factors are involved. The aim of this study is to analyze the association of multiple prenatal and postnatal factors with 1-month mortality of neonates with CDH and to construct a nomogram prediction model based on significant factors. METHODS A retrospective analysis of neonates with CDH at our center from 2013 to 2022 was conducted. The primary outcome was 1-month mortality. All study variables were obtained either prenatally or on the first day of life. Risk for 1-month mortality of CDH was quantified by odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) in multivariable logistic regression models. RESULTS After graded multivariable adjustment, six factors were found to be independently and consistently associated with the significant risk of 1-month mortality in neonates with CDH, including gestational age of prenatal diagnosis (OR, 95% CI, P value: 0.845, 0.772 to 0.925, < 0.001), observed-to-expected lung-to-head ratio (0.907, 0.873 to 0.943, < 0.001), liver herniation (3.226, 1.361 to 7.648, 0.008), severity of pulmonary hypertension (6.170, 2.678 to 14.217, < 0.001), diameter of defect (1.560, 1.084 to 2.245, 0.017), and oxygen index (6.298, 3.383 to 11.724, < 0.001). Based on six significant factors identified, a nomogram model was constructed to predict the risk for 1-month mortality in neonates with CDH, and this model had decent prediction accuracy as reflected by the C-index of 94.42%. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provide evidence for the association of six preoperational and intraoperative factors with the risk of 1-month mortality in neonates with CDH, and this association was reinforced in a nomogram model.
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- Zhong Feng
- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Children's Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, No.2 Yabao Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Children's Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, No.2 Yabao Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Children's Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, No.2 Yabao Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Children's Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, No.2 Yabao Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, No.2 Yabao Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Children's Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, No.2 Yabao Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Children's Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, No.2 Yabao Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China.
- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, No.2 Yabao Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China.
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Singh Y. Echocardiography in the neonatal unit: current status and future prospects. Expert Rev Med Devices 2024; 21:307-316. [PMID: 38526192 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2024.2334449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Traditionally echocardiography was used by pediatric cardiologists to diagnose congenital heart defects in neonates. Formalized neonatal hemodynamic fellowships have been established where neonatologists acquire advanced echocardiographic skills to gain anatomical, physiological, and hemodynamic information in real time and utilize this information in making a timely and accurate physiology-based clinical decision. AREA COVERED Differences between a comprehensive formal structural echocardiography, neonatologist performed targeted echocardiography and limited assessment on point-of-care-ultrasonography for specific indications have been covered. This article is focused at providing a comprehensive review of the status of echocardiography in the neonatal units, recent advancements and its future prospects in the neonatal intensive care units. EXPERT OPINION Comprehensive guidelines providing the scope of practice, a framework for training, and robust clinical governance process for the neonatologist performed targeted echocardiography have been established. In the last decade, echocardiography has emerged as essential vital bedside diagnostic tool in providing high-quality care to the sick infants in the neonatal units, and it has proved to improve the outcomes in neonates. It is now being considered as a modern hemodynamic monitoring tool. Advances in technology, machine learning, and application of artificial intelligence in applications of echocardiography seem promising adjunct tools for rapid assessment in emergency situations.
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- Yogen Singh
- Division of Neonatology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA
- Division of Neonatology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cambridge Clinical School of Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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Chaudhari T, Schmidt Sotomayor N, Maheshwari R. Diagnosis, management and long term cardiovascular outcomes of phenotypic profiles in pulmonary hypertension associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1356157. [PMID: 38590769 PMCID: PMC10999638 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1356157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a developmental defect of the diaphragm resulting in herniation of viscera into the chest. This condition is characterized by pulmonary hypoplasia, pulmonary hypertension (PH) and cardiac ventricular dysfunction. PH is a key component of the pathophysiology of CDH in neonates and contributes to morbidity and mortality. Traditionally, PH associated with CDH (CDH-PH) is thought to be secondary to increased pulmonary arterial resistance and vasoreactivity resulting from pulmonary hypoplasia. Additionally, there is increasing recognition of associated left ventricular hypoplasia, dysfunction and elevated end diastolic pressure resulting in pulmonary venous hypertension in infants with CDH. Thus, hemodynamic management of these infants is complex and cautious use of pulmonary vasodilators such as inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is warranted. We aim to provide an overview of different phenotypic profiles of CDH associated PH and potential management options based on current evidence and pathophysiology.
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- Tejasvi Chaudhari
- Department of Neonatology, The Canberra Hospital, Canberra, ACT, Australia
- Australian National University Medical School, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, The Canberra Hospital, Canberra, ACT, Australia
- Australian National University Medical School, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- The Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Maddaloni C, De Rose DU, Ronci S, Pugnaloni F, Martini L, Caoci S, Bersani I, Conforti A, Campi F, Lombardi R, Capolupo I, Tomà P, Dotta A, Calzolari F. The role of point-of-care ultrasound in the management of neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Pediatr Res 2024; 95:901-911. [PMID: 37978315 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02889-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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In the last few years, current evidence has supported the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for a number of diagnostic and procedural applications. Considering the valuable information that POCUS can give, we propose a standardized protocol for the management of neonates with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH-POCUS protocol) in the neonatal intensive care unit. Indeed, POCUS could be a valid tool for the neonatologist through the evaluation of 1) cardiac function and pulmonary hypertension; 2) lung volumes, postoperative pleural effusion or pneumothorax; 3) splanchnic and renal perfusion, malrotations, and/or signs of necrotizing enterocolitis; 4) cerebral perfusion and eventual brain lesions that could contribute to neurodevelopmental impairment. In this article, we discuss the state-of-the-art in neonatal POCUS for which concerns congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), and we provide suggestions to improve its use. IMPACT: This review shows how point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) could be a valid tool for managing neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) after birth. Our manuscript underscores the importance of standardized protocols in neonates with CDH. Beyond the well-known role of echocardiography, ultrasound of lungs, splanchnic organs, and brain can be useful. The use of POCUS should be encouraged to improve ventilation strategies, systemic perfusion, and enteral feeding, and to intercept any early signs related to future neurodevelopmental impairment.
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- Chiara Maddaloni
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
- PhD course in Microbiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, and Transplants (MIMIT), University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Surgery Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Imaging, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Imaging, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Topyła-Putowska W, Tomaszewski M, Wojtkowska A, Wysokiński A. Novel Echocardiographic Measurements of Right Ventricular-Pulmonary Artery Coupling in Predicting the Prognosis of Precapillary Pulmonary Hypertension. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1627. [PMID: 38138854 PMCID: PMC10744346 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13121627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Currently, there are many parameters with proven prognostic significance in pulmonary hypertension (PH). Recently, the parameters defining right ventricular-pulmonary artery coupling (RVPAC) have gained clinical importance. In our study, we investigated the prognostic potential of previously known single echocardiographic parameters and new parameters reflecting RVPAC in patients with precapillary PH. OBJECTIVE Our study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of selected echocardiographic parameters and the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in adults with precapillary PH. METHODS This study included 39 patients (74% women; average age, 63 years) with precapillary PH: pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic PH (CTEPH). The mean follow-up period was 16.6 ± 13.3 months. Twelve patients (31%) died during the observation time. We measured several echocardiographic parameters, which reflect right ventricular function, pulmonary hemodynamics, and RVPAC. To assess disease progression and the patient's functional capacity, the World Health Organization functional class (WHO FC) was determined. The patient's physical capacity was also evaluated using the 6 min walk test (6MWT). The analysis included values of the N-terminal prohormone brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and NLR. RESULTS TAPSE × AcT and TAPSE/sPAP were shown to statistically and significantly correlate with PH predictors, including WHO-FC, 6MWT, and NT-proBNP. Univariate Cox proportional hazards regression analysis revealed that AcT, TAPSE, mPAP, TAPSE/sPAP, RAP, TRPG/AcT, TAPSE × AcT, and NLRs are good predictors of mortality in patients with PH. In addition, the ROC curve analysis showed that TAPSE × AcT is a better predictor of PH-related deaths than TAPSE/sPAP and TAPSE alone. In our study, patients with TAPSE × AcT values < 126.36 had shorter survival times (sensitivity = 72.7%; specificity = 80.0%). CONCLUSIONS TAPSE × AcT is a novel, promising, and practicable echocardiographic parameter reflecting RVPAC, which is comparable to TAPSE/sPAP. Moreover, TAPSE × AcT can be a useful parameter in assessing the severity and prognosis of patients with precapillary PH.
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- Weronika Topyła-Putowska
- Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland; (M.T.); (A.W.); (A.W.)
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Use of Cardio-Pulmonary Ultrasound in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. CHILDREN 2023; 10:children10030462. [PMID: 36980020 PMCID: PMC10047372 DOI: 10.3390/children10030462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Cardiopulmonary ultrasound (CPUS), the combination of lung ultrasound (LUS) and targeted neonatal echocardiography (TnECHO)AA, may offer a more appropriate approach to the challenging neonatal cardiovascular and respiratory disorders. This paper reviews the possible use of CPUS in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
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Cardiopulmonary Ultrasound Patterns of Transient Acute Respiratory Distress of the Newborn: A Retrospective Pilot Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10020289. [PMID: 36832418 PMCID: PMC9955778 DOI: 10.3390/children10020289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Acute transient respiratory distress in the first hours of life is usually defined as transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). TTN is a respiratory self-limiting disorder consequent to delayed lung fluid clearance at birth. While TTN is the most common etiology of respiratory distress near term, its pathogenesis and diagnostic criteria are not well-defined. Lung ultrasound and targeted neonatal echocardiography are increasingly being used to assess critically ill infants, although their combined use to improve diagnostic precision in neonatal intensive care units has not yet been described. This retrospective pilot analysis aimed to identify possible cardiopulmonary ultrasound (CPUS) patterns in term and late preterm infants suffering from transient respiratory distress and requiring non-invasive respiratory support. After retrospectively revising CPUS images, we found seven potential sonographic phenotypes of acute neonatal respiratory distress. Up to 50% of the patients presented with signs of increased pulmonary vascular resistance, suggesting that those patients may be diagnosed with mild forms of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. Approximately 80% of the infants with a history of meconium-stained amniotic fluid displayed irregular atelectasis, indicating that they may have suffered from mild meconium aspiration syndrome. CPUS evaluation may improve accuracy in the approach to the infants presenting with transient acute respiratory distress, supporting communication with the parents and carrying important epidemiological consequences.
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Bruno G, Chioma R, Storti E, De Luca G, Fantinato M, Antonazzo P, Pierro M. Targeted management of evolving and established chronic lung disease of prematurity assisted by cardiopulmonary ultrasound: A case report of four patients. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:1112313. [PMID: 36793502 PMCID: PMC9922992 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.1112313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is one of the most common complications of premature birth. The current definition of BPD is based on the duration of oxygen therapy and/or respiratory support. Among the pitfalls of all the diagnostic definitions, the lack of a proper pathophysiologic classification makes it difficult to choose an appropriate drug strategy for BPD. In this case report, we describe the clinical course of four premature infants, admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, for whom the use of lung and cardiac ultrasound was an integral part of the diagnostic and therapeutic process. We describe, for the first time to our knowledge, four different cardiopulmonary ultrasound patterns of evolving and established chronic lung disease of prematurity and the consequent therapeutic choices. This approach, if confirmed in prospective studies, may guide the personalized management of infants suffering from evolving and established BPD, optimizing the chances of success of the therapies and at the same time reducing the risk of exposure to inadequate and potentially harmful drugs.
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- Guglielmo Bruno
- Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, M. Bufalini Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy.,Paediatric Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Dipartimento Universitario Scienze Della Vita e Sanità Pubblica, Unità Operativa Complessa di Neonatologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Critical Care, Maggiore Hospital, Cremona, Cremona, Italy
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- Pathologic Anatomy Oncohematology Department, M. Bufalini Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, M. Bufalini Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bufalini Hospital-AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, M. Bufalini Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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