Abstract | BACKGROUND: Cardiac dysfunction is seen in many patients and could be evaluated with echocardiography and serum biomarkers. The aim of this study was evaluation of the relationship between echocardiographic findings and laboratory serum biomarkers in children with and without low cardiac output. METHODS: RESULTS: The mean of ANP and hs-CRP in the case group was statistically higher than control group (p < 0.001). The mean of ANP and hs-CRP were different in all groups (p < 0.001). There was a reverse linear regression between the SF and ANP in the case group (r = -0.594, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Determination of the plasma ANP and hs-CRP level may be helpful for decisions related to early diagnosis of patient with low cardiac output.
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Authors | Mohammad Reza Khalilian, Mohammad Reza Sabri, Abdolrasoul Nikyar, Shaghayegh Haghjooy Javanmard |
Journal | Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
(J Res Med Sci)
Vol. 16
Issue 11
Pg. 1397-404
(Nov 2011)
ISSN: 1735-7136 [Electronic] India |
PMID | 22973339
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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