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Erschienen in: Pediatric Cardiology 3/2004

01.06.2004

Fetal Cardiovascular Physiology

verfasst von: J. Rychik

Erschienen in: Pediatric Cardiology | Ausgabe 3/2004

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Abstract

The cardiovascular system of the fetus is physiologically different than the adult, mature system. Unique characteristics of the myocardium and specific channels of blood flow differentitate the physiology of the fetus from the newborn. Conditions of increased preload and afterload in the fetus, such as sacrococcygeal teratoma and twin-twin transfusion syndrome, result in unique and complex pathophysiological states. Echocardiography has improved our understanding of human fetal cadiovasvular physiology in the normal and diseased states, and has expanded our capability to more effectively treat these disease processes.
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Metadaten
Titel
Fetal Cardiovascular Physiology
verfasst von
J. Rychik
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2004
Erschienen in
Pediatric Cardiology / Ausgabe 3/2004
Print ISSN: 0172-0643
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1971
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-003-0586-0

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