Longitudinal strain and strain rate by tissue Doppler are more sensitive indices than fractional shortening for assessing the reduced myocardial function in asphyxiated neonates.
Nestaas
Eirik
E
Department of Paediatrics, Oslo University Hospital, Ulleval, Oslo, Norway. nestaas@hotmail.com
Støylen
Asbjørn
A
Brunvand
Leif
L
Fugelseth
Drude
D