Microcirculatory Differences in Children With Congenital Heart Disease According to Cyanosis and Age.

ABSTRACT: Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in children. Microcirculatory changes in CHD patients have previously been investigated using a variety of techniques. Handheld videomicroscopy enables non-invasive direct visualization of the microcirculatory bed. The aim of our study was to determine if there are microcirculatory differences among CHD patients based on age and the presence of cyanosis. Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out. Patients with CHD undergoing corrective surgery were evaluated after anesthetic induction prior to surgery. Microcirculation was evaluated using sidestream dark field (SDF) imaging. Hemodynamics and respiratory, biochemical, and tissue perfusion parameters were analyzed. <

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6613439 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature