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Published on: April 29, 2013
[Cardiac function of children with bronchial asthma]
Shu-Mei Peng1, Ping Sun, Jing Zeng
1Guangdong Province Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Guangzhou 510010, China. luzonghongpengsm@163.com
Summary
Cardiac function is impaired in children with acute bronchial asthma, with severity correlating to the extent of damage. Right ventricle issues are prominent in mild cases, while severe asthma affects both left and right ventricles.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiovascular Physiology
Context:
- Bronchial asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition in children.
- Acute exacerbations of asthma can impact multiple organ systems.
- Cardiac function assessment is crucial for understanding the systemic effects of severe illness.
Purpose:
- To investigate left and right ventricular cardiac function in children experiencing acute bronchial asthma.
- To determine the relationship between cardiac function abnormalities and asthma severity.
Summary:
- Echocardiography revealed distinct patterns of cardiac dysfunction in children with acute bronchial asthma.
- Mild asthma predominantly showed right ventricle diastolic dysfunction and decreased systolic function.
- Severe asthma cases exhibited left ventricle systolic dysfunction, along with impaired left and right ventricle diastolic and systolic functions.
Impact:
- Cardiac function damage is evident in children with acute bronchial asthma.
- The degree of cardiac impairment appears to be associated with asthma severity.
- Findings highlight the need for cardiac monitoring in pediatric asthma patients, especially during acute phases.
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